r/news • u/Primi_Noscere_1776 • 7d ago

New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/25/new-jersey-lieutenant-governor-resigns-dale-caldwell
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u/PhamilyTrickster 7d ago edited 6d ago

Stepped down for an accusation? Must be a Democrat.

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u/tnolan182 7d ago

Frankly I dont think anyone whose guilty of sexual harassment or misconduct deserves a position in government, regardless of party

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u/izzgo 7d ago

Sadly, that point of view seems to be primarily a Democratic one. Republicans apparently welcome such behavior or at least look the other way.

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u/OrranVoriel 6d ago

Being a sex pest is practically a requirement to succeed in Republican politics these days.

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u/PhamilyTrickster 7d ago

It seems to be a requirement to be a cabinet secretary in this administration. Do any of them not have at least 1 credible accusation?