A week after CNN detailed shocking sexual harassment allegations against Carl DeMaio, he’s facing a flood of new reports and unanswered questions. With San Diegans learning more about this Bob Filner-esque scandal with each passing day, DeMaio’s credibility continues to crumble.
Check out some of the coverage and new revelations:
Washington Examiner: Internal emails show DeMaio campaign worried about trackers, spies
“… Emails from the former San Diego city councilman to staffers show a campaign obsessed with political trackers, fearful of spies and nervous about possible scandals. In a set of emails on April 19, the staff debates the best ways to stop trackers — opposition staffers who show up at events hoping to record the candidate saying something controversial.” [Washington Examiner, 10/17/14]
Voice of San Diego: Morning Report: Former Staff Review DeMaio as Manager
“Scott Lewis set out to find how DeMaio’s former co-workers remember their former boss. He was “disrespectful,” according to one. “Empowering,” said another. DeMaio’s former driver said he felt like a “doormat” and was encouraged to break traffic laws.” [Voice of San Diego, 10/17/14]
Talking Points Memo: Black Conservatives Wants DeMaio Staffer Fired For Black ‘Red Flag’ Tracker Advice
“The Black Conservatives Fund, a political action committee that aims to boost African American conservative candidates, called on Republican congressional candidate Carl DeMaio (CA) to quickly fire his campaign manager.” [Talking Points Memo, 10/17/14]
Talking Points Memo: GOPer DeMaio’s Top Staffer On Spotting Trackers: Young, Black ‘Red Flag’
“The campaign manager for Republican congressional candidate Carl DeMaio (CA) once offered a set of tips for identifying opposition research trackers looking to catch DeMaio in a gaffe or compromising moment: if the person in question is young or black they could very well be a tracker. […] “The emails are the latest revelation in a campaign that has gotten national attention mostly for a former top staffer accusing DeMaio of sexual harassment and DeMaio’s staff.” [Talking Points Memo, 10/17/14]
San Diego CityBeat: Todd Bosnich didn’t go to CNN or police with harassment allegations
against Carl DeMaio
“Carl DeMaio claimed that the “troubled” young man had gone to the media as retribution for being fired. […] “It was CNN who contacted Bosnich about the alleged sexual harassment, said his attorney, Bibi Fell.” [San Diego CityBeat, 10/16/14]
Voice of Orange County: New Charges Against DeMaio Bring Earlier Claims to the Fore
“But to this day, Fell said, Bosnich hasn’t been provided the required official notice of why he was terminated by the DeMaio campaign — which would have facilitated securing unemployment payments if they were sought.” […] “But Fell says Bosnich, as the victim, has never been notified by police that any inquiry about the harassment was completed. “It is still open as far as we know,” she said, declining further details.” [Voice of Orange County, 10/16/14]
Washington Examiner: Emails shed light on DeMaio scandal
“A staffer for California Republican House candidate Carl DeMaio remained in a high-level campaign position for a week after a plagiarism scandal broke, according to internal emails obtained by the Washington Examiner. The emails shed light on a key week in May when the DeMaio campaign was criticized for plagiarizing a magazine article. […] “In a May 15 email to top campaign staffers and consultant Richard Grenell, DeMaio listed assignments for Bosnich, including developing major new policies and doing opposition research on Democratic candidate Scott Peters.” [Washington Examiner, 10/16/14]
10 News San Diego: New poll shows San Diegans split on DeMaio accuser’s story
“The second question was, “Have you been following recent news about a former DeMaio campaign aide?” 57 percent said yes, 38 percent said no and 4 percent were not sure.” [10 News San Diego, 10/16/14]
San Diego LGBT Weekly: Commentary: It’s not the scandal, it’s the cover-up
“Given Mayor Faulconer’s commitment to transparent government, why would Chief Zimmerman be so cagey? The answer is simple; any way she answers is not helpful to her career, her boss or DeMaio. If Zimmerman called DeMaio as he alleges, then she gave the candidate special treatment. After all, DeMaio is just a private citizen like you and me. Can you imagine the chief of police calling any other regular private citizen to say, “Thank you for your full cooperation, we consider this matter closed”? When you have been accused of sexual harassment? Absolutely not. If she called DeMaio, Zimmerman’s job may be at risk.” [LGBT Weekly, 10/16/14]
San Diego CityBeat: Where Carl DeMaio goes, weirdness follows
“If congressional candidate Carl DeMaio keeps throwing people under the bus, it’s conceivable that one day the former San Diego City Council member will be able to count all his friends on one hand. […]The real question is: How will these allegations play among voters? Clearly, those who’ve always found DeMaio to be a self-serving, egomaniacal charlatan—a “political sociopath,” as former City Council colleague Donna Frye once labeled him—will feel further emboldened that San Diego will face another Bob Filner Moment with DeMaio in office.” [San Diego CityBeat, 10/15/14]
FoxNews.Com: GOP brass stand by House candidate DeMaio in wake of sexual harassment claims
“This is going to hurt him. Whether it’s fatally or not remains to be seen. But this certainly has not helped his effort and any slim margin that he had before this scandal has eroded, I’m sure, in the next poll,” said Brad Blakeman, a former adviser President George W. Bush. [FoxNews.Com, 10/14/14]
Fox 5 San Diego: CA-52 State of the Race Segment
“Carl DeMaio’s biggest problem has always been Carl DeMaio.” [Fox 5 San Diego, 10/14/14]
10 News San Diego: SD police chief won’t say if she called Carl DeMaio about investigation
“San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman declined to answer questions on Tuesday about an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Republican congressional candidate Carl DeMaio” [10 News San Diego, 10/14/14]
San Diego CityBeat: DeMaio accuser: ‘It would have been much easier… just to remain silent’
“Last week, Slater told Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis that the interview never aired because Bosnich wasn’t able to provide “further proof” of his allegations against DeMaio. CityBeat obtained a copy of the interview, which you can listen to here.” [San Diego CityBeat, 10/13/14]
Fox 5 San Diego: Speaker Boehner attends DeMaio fundraiser in San Diego
“Speaker Boehner did his best to hide from cameras as he arrived to and left the fundraising event for Carl DeMaio in Mission Bay.” [Fox 5, 10/12/14]
Bloomberg News: GOP Stands By DeMaio After Harassment Allegations
“Republican leaders are sticking with California congressional candidate Carl DeMaio after he denied allegations of sexual harassment made by a former campaign staffer this week.” [Bloomberg News, 10/11/14]
ABC 10 San Diego: Several protest outside fundraiser for Carl DeMaio
“Several people protested Saturday behind the Pacific Beach home where a fundraiser for congressional candidate Carl DeMaio took place.DeMaio was seen leaving the home after the fundraiser. His supporter, Speaker of the House John Boehner, left in an SUV moments before.” [ABC 10, 10/11/14]
CBS 8 San Diego: Protest outside DeMaio fundraiser amid allegations (VIDEO)
“Protesters gathered outside a fundraiser held in Carl DeMaio’s honor Saturday – oneday after the congressional candidate was accused of sexual harassment.” [CBS 8, 10/11/14]
Breitbart California: NRCC, BOEHNER STAND BY DEMAIO AMIDST SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS
“Now news has cropped up over a former Congressional campaign staffer accusing California 52nd district candidate Carl DeMaio of multiple instances of sexual harassment.” [Breitbart California, 10/11/14]
Voice of San Diego: How to Process the DeMaio Bombshell
“But Like Filner, DeMaio Has a Reputation of Treating His Staff Badly” […] “Now, as DeMaio is facing allegations that he sexually harassed a staffer – his biggest political crisis – he’s left to weather the storm without the people who have been part of his team for so many years.” [Voice of San Diego, 10/10/14]
Fox 5 San Diego: Coverage of Sexual Assault Allegations Against Carl DeMaio (VIDEO) [Fox 5, 10/10/14]
NBC 7 San Diego: Coverage of Sexual Assault Allegations (VIDEO)
“NBC 7’s repeated request to police and the DA for an update have gotten generic responses.” [NBC 7, 10/10/14]
ABC 10 San Diego: Coverage of Sexual Assault Allegations (VIDEO) [ABC 10, 10/10/14]
San Diego 6: Coverage of Sexual Assault Allegations (VIDEO) [San Diego 6, 10/10/14, Part 1, Part 2]
Politico: Report: Explosive charges vs. Carl DeMaio
“CNN reported that DeMaio hired high-profile Republican attorney Benjamin Ginsberg and GOP consultant Richard Grenell to handle the cable network’s queries, but was given the runaround.” [Politico, 10/10/14]
Roll Call: Carl DeMaio Sexual Harassment Allegations Threaten to Derail Bid
“In one of the hottest House races in the country, a top Republican recruit has become mired in a dispute over sexual harassment allegations, presenting the GOP with a high-profile distraction in one of its best pickup opportunities.” [Roll Call, 10/10/14]
Huffington Post: Carl DeMaio Denies Sexual Harassment Accusations From ‘Troubled’ Former Staffer
“Republican congressional candidate Carl DeMaio denied an accusation of sexual harassment from a former staffer on Friday, saying the staffer is “clearly troubled” in an interview with CNN.” [Huffington Post, 10/10/14]
Voice of San Diego: The Big Questions Provoked by the DeMaio Staffer Scandal
“Dumanis endorsed DeMaio at this end of his failed 2012 mayoral campaign against Bob Filner. She now could face a second prosecutorial conflict over that decision.” [Voice of San Diego, 10/9/14]