Back-to-back scandals for House GOP this week underscored their challenges in the new Congress . House Speaker John Boehner is facing calls for a coup that have grown louder . The latest scandal involves Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, who was accused of sexual harassment by his former communications director and resigned from office last week.
Back-to-back scandals for House GOP this week underscored their challenges in the new Congress . House Speaker John Boehner is facing calls for a coup that have grown louder . Boehner 's support of Rep. Steve Scalise is necessary for his survival , but could hurt the GOP brand .