Is Eric Swalwell the Straw That Broke Congress’s Back?

Wall Street Journal: “There’s a ‘tip of the iceberg’ feeling in Washington now when it comes to congressional (mis)behavior. Lawmakers from both parties have been swept up in a range of scandals (certain things are nonpartisan after all). Some have gone beyond ethical flubs. More than a few lawmakers have either gone to jail or faced criminal charges. Others, like Swalwell, have faced allegations of sexual misconduct (he has denied wrongdoing).”

“Even before (waves arms) all this, a record number of lawmakers weren’t running for re-election in November. There have been two government shutdowns in the past year. A growing number of lawmakers look at Congress as more of a side hustle, focusing instead on their work as ‘influencers’ or podcasters.”

NPR: How Congress’ workplace culture made accountability elusive.