One of the men seeking the GOP nomination to be the 5th Congressional District candidate to represent the Greater Danbury area in Washington, D.C., plays a role in the latest impeachment news. 

Messages between Robert Hyde and Lev Parnas were released by House Democrats yesterday.  They show the pair communicating about the removal of the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch. 

Hyde appeared to be describing detailed surveillance of Yovanovitch while she was in Ukraine.  Parnas also received messages from Hyde, who referred to Yovanovitch as a “bitch.” 

There are also references to President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.  Hyde says "Wake up Yankees man. She's talked to three people. Her phone is off. Computer is off. She's next to the embassy. Not in the embassy. Private security. Been there since Thursday."  He also says "they are willing to help if we/you would like a price, guess you can do anything in the Ukraine with money ... what I was told."

On Twitter, Hyde dismissed the claims as “laughable” and appeared to try to distance himself from Parnas. He said he would “welcome” an investigation.