James McGreevey seemed destined for greatness as the governor of New Jersey. BUT behind closed doors, a scandal of lurked, centered around a shocking sex scandal that would put his political aspirations on hold.

Sources
Hillary's Story
ABC News
Man in McGreevey Scandal Speaks Out

CNN
Jim McGreevey Fast Facts--by CNN Editorial Researh
New Jersey governor quits, comes out as gay

C-SPAN
New Jersey Governor Resignation

Los Angeles Times
N.J. Governor Quits Over Gay Affair--by David Zucchini and Elizabeth Mehren

NBC News
Gay ex-N.J. governor seeks divorce

New York Post
Ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey considering political comeback after high-profile resignation--by Jon Levine

The New York Times
A GOVERNOR RESIGNS: OVERVIEW; McGreevey Steps Down After Disclosing a Gay Affair--by Laura Mansnerus
James McGreevey

Vanity Fair
Did Jared Kushner's Father Set Up Former N.J. Governor Jim McGreevey?--by Raymond Lesniak

Wikipedia
Jim McGreevey

Photos
James McGreevey--screenshot via video on CNN Politics
Governor McGreevey announces resignation--photo by Laura Pedrick via Vanity Fair
Golan Cipel--photo by Uriel Sinai via Vanity Fair

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Hillary’s Story
In 2017 Representative John Conyers was one of the longest serving congressmen with 50 years in office. BUT when sexual harassment claims arise, his storied career ends in shame.

Tina’s Story
Evangelical activist Gordon Klingenschmitt won a seat in the Colorado House of Representatives in 2014. BUT it’s his fanatical views that spark controversy.

Hillary's Story
CNN
Pelosi refuses to hit Conyers on sexual harassment allegations, calls him an ‘icon’--By Maegan Vazquez

The New York Times
John Conyers to Leave Congress Amid Harassment Claims--by Yamiche Alcindor

NPR
Conyers Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations--by Brian Naylor and Domenico Montanaro

The Observer
Battered by Sexual Harassment Allegations, John Conyers Resigns From Congress--By Davis Richardson

Politico
Conyers scandal rocks House Democrats--by John Bresnahan and Heather Caygle

The Washington Post
Rep. John Conyers Jr. resigns over sexual harassment allegations after a half-century in Congress--by Elsie Viebeck and David Weigel

Wikipedia
John Conyers

WXYZ
MI Rep. Conyers admits to paying settlement, denies harassment allegations

Photos
John Conyers--by Mark Wilson via The Atlantic Journal-Constitution
John Conyers and MLK Jr.--from Office of John Conyers via ACLU

Tina's Story
Americans United
Colorado Religious Right Extremist Loses Election For City Council Seat--by Rob Boston

Colorado Springs lawmaker back on committee, will hold town hall Wednesday--BY MEGAN SCHRADER

The Denver Post
GOP aghast at Klingenschmitt’s act-of-God comment in baby’s death--by Lynn Bartels
Klingenschmitt loses committee post, suspends ministry for six weeks--by Lynn Bartels

The Gazette
Klingenschmitt, Fornander offer 'extremes' on both ends in House District 15 race--by Stephen Hobbs

KRDO
Controversial State Rep. Klingenschmitt loses state senate primary

Mother Jones
Watchdog Group Banned from YouTube After Anti-Gay Chaplain Complains About YouTube Comments--by Tim Murphy

Right Wing Watch
Ted Cruz Is ‘Honored’ To Have The Support Of Colorado’s Demon-Hunting, Anti-Gay Exorcist State Legislator Gordon Klingenschmitt--By Kyle Mantyla

The Virginian Pilot
Jury recommends reprimand, fine for Navy chaplain

Westword
Eight Reasons to Give Thanks That Gordon Klingenschmitt Lost the Primary--by
TEAGUE BOHLEN
Meet Gordon Klingenschmitt, Exorcism-Doing, Gay-Slamming, Just-Elected State Rep--by MICHAEL ROBERTS

Photos
Gordon J. Klingenschmitt--photo by Donn Bruns (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Klingenschmitt on Pray in Jesus Name--screenshot via Right Wing Watch

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