Embattled California Democrat to step aside as Dads Caucus chairman

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EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), the embattled congressman facing allegations of sexual misconduct, has been telling members of the Congressional Dads Caucus that he won’t seek another term as its chairman.

Gomez, who is running against a progressive challenger this fall for his California House seat, said in a message to caucus members that he would step aside. He has said the same in at least one individual conversation.

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