‘You lose your credibility’: Democrats warn against turning a blind eye to a colleague’s misconduct - Politico

House Democrats warned that tolerating misconduct would cost the party credibility as the Ethics Committee prepared a rare trial to determine Rep. Cherfilus‑McCormick’s future, and leadership emphasized due process. Her resignation just before the committee’s action — together with reporting that some Democrats regret the party’s earlier expulsion of George Santos — has sharpened internal debate about maintaining standards without appearing inconsistent or politically motivated.