Joe Barton apologizes after nude photo circulates on social media

Source: Washington Examiner
Published: Nov 23, 2017
Author: Melissa Quinn
Post Date: 2017-11-23 09:30:35 by Willie Green
Views: 1193

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, apologized Wednesday after a graphic photo that appeared to show him naked made the rounds on social media this week.

An anonymous Twitter account began circulating the photo that shows a naked man resembling Barton. The Twitter user, whose identity is unknown, censored the photo using blue scribbles.

TMZ published the photo, as well as a sexually explicit text message the Texas congressman allegedly sent to a woman.

“While separated from my second wife, prior to the divorce, I had sexual relationships with other mature adult women,” Barton said in a statement. “Each was consensual. Those relationships have ended. I am sorry I did not use better judgment during those days. I am sorry that I let my constituents down.”

Barton, who has served in the House for 32 years, recently announced his plans to run for re-election. But in an interview Tuesday with the Texas Tribune, the Republican signaled he might be reconsidering his future.

“You’re as aware of what was posted as I am,” Barton said. “I am talking to a number of people, all of whom I have faith in and am deciding how to respond, quite frankly.”

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#1: VxH    To: Willie Green (#0)

No wonder the RINOs don't want Frankin held accountable for his/their perversion.

VxH posted on 2017-11-23 13:06:12   Reply   Private Reply


#2: medicalmalcontent    To: Willie Green (#0)

Another good example of political "junk mail".

medicalmalcontent posted on 2017-11-23 16:01:33   Reply   Private Reply