Calls for Rep. Max Miller to Leave Congress Aren’t Working, Feat. Slate’s Jill Filipovic

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If you love What Next, join Slate Plus at https://slate.com/youtubeplus?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_content=What_Next&utm_campaign=show_description&tpcc=youtube-link-show_description-What_Next to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller has been at the center of a firestorm over domestic violence allegations leveled by his ex-wife Emily Moreno. She says that he once scalded her with hot water, held a gun to her head, and broke their toddler's collarbone. The reports are shocking—but even more shocking are his indignant posturing and commitment to remaining in the race. Adding another incredibly fraught layer to this story is the fact that Emily Moreno is the daughter of senior U.S. senator from Ohio, Bernie Moreno, who has only just recently called for Miller to leave the race. Is there an abuse double standard between the parties? And what does this horrible situation say about th

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