Morning Jolt: John Conyers Is Facing a Bouquet of Accusations

Making the click-through worthwhile: The number of Conyers accusers grows almost large enough to field a baseball team; what James O'Keefe and Project Veritas should do now; President Trump and the lost art of decorum and respect for veterans; and an NR holiday shopping guide.

Counting All the Conyers Accusers

At some point, the "why did you keep working for him?" defense needs to be retired, or at least recognized as not much of a defense.

A former staffer of U.S. Rep. John Conyers said the veteran lawmaker made unwanted sexual advances toward her, including inappropriate touching, adding to allegations by other unnamed former employees that have prompted a congressional investigation.

Deanna Maher, Conyers' former deputy chief of staff who ran his downriver office from 1997 to 2005, told The Detroit News that the Detroit Democrat made unwanted advances toward her three times.

Maher is the second former Conyers staffer to go public with accusations about the ...

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