A trio of sex scandals are becoming September surprises for Republicans, creating unnecessary distractions as the party seeks to win control of the White House and Congress this fall.
It’s unclear if any of the controversies will trip up the GOP as former President Trump seeks to retake the presidency, Senate Republicans work to retake their majority and House Republicans look to grow their slender advantage.
But none of the scandals are welcome, and all could have unexpected ramifications as the autumn leaves fall and voters head to the polls. It’s left some Republicans shaking their heads.
In various posts, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) referred to himself as a “black NAZI” and a “perv,” and he wrote about being sexually aroused by memories from his teenage years, when he was secretly “peeping” on women in gym showers. Robinson, who saw an exodus of campaign staff after the CNN story, has denied he made the posts.
A controversy closer to the Capitol emerged Monday when The New York Times reported that Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) put his former mistress and the daughter of his longtime fiancée on his district office payroll. In a statement released shortly after, D’Esposito labeled the story a “partisan ‘hit piece.’”
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), who is seeking a divorce, had his wife accuse him of having an affair with a younger woman in a lengthy message that was reportedly circulated among House Republicans.
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Literally before this week, Robinson was all about going after the gays, the liberals, the democrats, abortion, transgender kids, etc.
Now he’s whining about how no one is talking about the “real” issues facing the country and his state. It’s called Karma, dude. Get used to it.