house ethics committee. he is not alone. yet another democrat, congresswoman maxine waters of california, under the microscope, depending on how the democrats handle the respective situations, this could be a major problem for the party in midterm elections. and now at least nine house democrats have come forward, calling on rangel to step down. we get the report from washington. >> heading into the mid-term elections, democrats are facing the possibility of two ethics trials, congressman charlie rangel, and now congresswoman maxine waters. both have gone forward with full public trials. rangel won't comment on the 13 charges against him, including misusing his office, fail tower disclose assets and nonpayment of taxes. a top investigator says the committee members recommended a reprimand, the mildest punishment. maxine waters has decided to go through with an ethics trial.