another member of congress announced retirement due to allegations of sexual misconduct. in this case meehan republican of pennsylvania following a settlement of a sexual harassment settlement using funds. he denied harassing the aide describing her as a soul mate. he is the eighth member of congress to resign or announce they will not run for re-election in the wake of ac e acuse accusations of misconduct. and new york times reporting in 2008 hillary clinton retained her campaign spiritual adviser after he was accused of sexual harassment. her campaign manager at the time recommended she fire the visser, burn strider, but she did not.