David Wu

Oregon Democrat Accused Of Sexual Assault By Donor's Daughter

Evan McMorris-Santoro | July 23, 2011, 11:43AM

Rep. David Wu (D-OR)

Rep. David Wu (D-OR) -- whose strange behavior has freaked out staffers in the past -- may have just landed square in the middle of the next DC sex scandal.

The Oregonian reports that the daughter of a campaign donor has accused Wu of "an unwanted sexual encounter."

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112th Congress

Poll: Plurality Of David Wu's District Wants Him Gone

Benjy Sarlin | March 9, 2011, 8:17AM

Rep. David Wu (D-OR)

After a string of incidents of erratic behavior in recent months, Rep. David Wu (D-OR) appears to be in serious trouble with his constituents, a plurality of whom want him to resign, a new poll shows.

According to the SurveyUSA poll of 605 voters, 46 percent of those questioned said Wu should resign versus 42 percent who believe he should remain in office. Those calling on him to leave office include 72 percent of Republicans, 26 percent of Democrats, and 45 percent of independents. Wu also fares poorly in a hypothetical matchup with Republican Rob Cornilles, whom Wu defeated in 2010. If a rematch were held today, 41 percent of respondents say they would pick Cornilles versus only 33 percent who would back Wu.

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112th Congress

David Wu: "Heartwarming" How Colleagues Have Got My Back

Benjy Sarlin | March 3, 2011, 2:53PM

Rep. David Wu (D-OR)

After revealing last month that he had sought treatment for mental health issues and that his medication could possibly be contributing to recent behavior some have labeled strange, Rep. David Wu (D-OR) told TPM on Thursday that he's been humbled by a bipartisan outpouring of support on the Hill.

"It's a heartwarming thing," a smiling Wu said. "The people who come up to say supportive things are almost equally divided between Democrats and Republicans."

Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) told reporters last week that discussion of Wu's resignation was "premature" and that Wu had his support in his efforts to get healthy. "I understand that he has said he is seeking mental health services and that's the appropriate step for him to take. If he had a broken arm, he'd get it fixed," Hoyer said.

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Bush Tax Cuts

House Dems Prepare To Fold On Obama Tax Cut Deal

Brian Beutler | December 14, 2010, 10:02PM

Majority Leader Steny Hoyer with other House Democrats

House Democrats are coming to terms with the fact that a tax cut compromise filled with provisions they despise will pass and be signed into law. On Tuesday night they vented their frustrations to their harried leadership in a private caucus meeting, but emerged acknowledging that they've been boxed effectively in by the White House and GOP.

Tomorrow, after the Senate passes the plan President Obama negotiated with Congressional Republicans, Democratic leaders in the House will present their members with an end game. That endgame may involve passing the legislation word for word. Leaders may allow votes on amendments to the Senate-passed bill, and may even allow some minor tweaks to the package. But as far as dramatically tweaking its key provisions -- particularly the estate tax -- or otherwise endangering the deal, members predict leadership will allow those efforts to fail.

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