Controversy
Mitchell has recently come under fire for "sexist" and "degrading remarks". The comments were made at a formal hearing of the Workers' Compensation committee: Mitchell told a witness, "I just want to pass on a tip that sometimes when I'm in committee and I'm nervous I relieve that by imagining the chairwoman in her underwear."
According to news sources Mitchell apologized saying his remarks were “inappropriate” and “unprofessional”. Senator Morgan Carroll accepted his apology.
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