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U.S. Rep. Joe Barton apologizes for graphic online photo
The Texas Tribune ^ | 11-22-17 | Abby Livingston

Posted on 11/22/2017 11:25:36 AM PST by tuffydoodle

Texas Congressman Joe Barton released a statement Wednesday apologizing for a graphic nude photo of him that circulated on social media earlier this week. He announced his re-election bid earlier this month.

U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, released a statement on Wednesday apologizing for a graphic nude photo of him that circulated on social media earlier this week.

"While separated from my second wife, prior to the divorce, I had sexual relationships with other mature adult women," he said. "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 announced his re-election bid earlier this month, is navigating in a political environment charged with emerging stories of sexual misbehavior in politics, in business, and in the media. The photo, which appeared on an anonymous Twitter account, set off speculation within Texas GOP circles about his political future.

In a phone interview with The Texas Tribune on Tuesday, Barton said he was deliberating that.

(Excerpt) Read more at texastribune.org ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 115th; 3; barton; joebarton; lololololololol; noteverythingbigger; nude; sexting; texas
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To: China Clipper

En as in end, is as in miss.


181 posted on 11/22/2017 2:52:33 PM PST by Slyfox (Are you tired of winning yet?)
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To: miss marmelstein

“How does this get twisted into a typical FR shot at women??”

Is that what it was? That comment (#2) made no sense at all to me!


182 posted on 11/22/2017 2:57:10 PM PST by LouieFisk
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To: DesertRhino
I cannot see how he ever believed it might turn a woman on

Most of the people in nursing homes are women since most of the men are dead, so he has a good chance.

183 posted on 11/22/2017 2:57:42 PM PST by Right Wing Assault (Kill: NFL, Hollywood, NBA, BLM, CAIR, Antifa, SPLC, CNN, ESPN, NPR, TWITTER, FACEBOOK)
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To: little jeremiah

“He’s free to make whatever choices he wants to. He’s not free to expect his decisions to be devoid of consequences, nor is he free from the expectation that others will evaluate his judgment and values based on the choices he makes.”

“Well said!”

Ditto that “well said.”


184 posted on 11/22/2017 3:00:50 PM PST by LouieFisk
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To: tuffydoodle

“What’s really sad in this mess is that Joe Barton has a little boy”

Our society has forgotten about the kids. Look at what they see on TV, listen to. Look at how much time they spend poking on iPhones, etc.

Maybe they’ll grow up ok.


185 posted on 11/22/2017 3:16:44 PM PST by cymbeline
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To: cymbeline

Damn shame Barton didn’t think about his kids before doing this ignorant thing.


186 posted on 11/22/2017 3:20:27 PM PST by dforest
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To: tuffydoodle; GOPsterinMA; fieldmarshaldj; NFHale; BillyBoy; stephenjohnbanker; Bender2; ...
"I let my constituents down."

Only the ones with eyes. 😱

Seriously though, who gives a damn, I don't see why it should ruin his career.

187 posted on 11/22/2017 4:06:44 PM PST by Impy (The democrat party is the enemy of your family and civilization itself, forget that at your peril.)
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To: Impy

He’s been in Congress since he succeeded Phil Gramm in 1984, it’s time for him to retire, anyhow.


188 posted on 11/22/2017 4:08:25 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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To: dforest

Good Lrd think if this was your dad
I’d have to stab my eyes out with an ice pick


189 posted on 11/22/2017 4:10:47 PM PST by Yaelle
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To: mrsmith

Barton “is not resigning,” Dodd says


Because he hasn’t been in Congress long enough


190 posted on 11/22/2017 4:12:44 PM PST by Yaelle
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To: RckyRaCoCo

“Nothing ya’ll haven’t seen before”.


191 posted on 11/22/2017 4:30:46 PM PST by wally_bert (I didn't get where I am today by selling ice cream tasting of bookends, pumice stone & West Germany)
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To: tuffydoodle

Who has claimed harassment?


192 posted on 11/22/2017 4:36:03 PM PST by NoLibZone (If ISIS is playing the NFL I will root for ISIS.)
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To: tuffydoodle

Not everything is bigger in Texas.


193 posted on 11/22/2017 4:37:54 PM PST by NoLibZone (If ISIS is playing the NFL I will root for ISIS.)
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To: Impy; tuffydoodle; GOPsterinMA; fieldmarshaldj; NFHale; BillyBoy; stephenjohnbanker; Bender2

Some...

......threads...

.........do NOT...

............EVER .....

..................NEED....

.............................PICTURES!!!

This is one of them...

My god, there is not enough Eye Bleach in the world...


194 posted on 11/22/2017 10:39:43 PM PST by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: tuffydoodle

Well now. That explains why they are too busy to read or write the legislation they vote on.


195 posted on 11/23/2017 12:29:00 AM PST by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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To: DesertRhino

You’re an ahole. You must be divorced.


196 posted on 11/23/2017 3:56:43 AM PST by miss marmelstein
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To: LouieFisk

Oh, that guy is a major misogynist. A lot of them are currently hanging out on FR.


197 posted on 11/23/2017 3:58:02 AM PST by miss marmelstein
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To: mairdie

Rb’s recommendation: In order to save marriages and prevent congressional adultery the Fed Gov needs to move to Kansas and hold session for one week each twice a year.

The other 50 weeks/yr members need to be in their respective districts minding their own members.


198 posted on 11/23/2017 4:38:24 AM PST by Rebelbase (The urge to save humanity is almost always only a false-face for the urge to rule it.-- H.L. Mencken)
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To: miss marmelstein
yesterday, guys here were talking about women’s “snatches”.

Regional accents often lead to misunderstandings.


199 posted on 11/23/2017 5:42:58 AM PST by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner

Happy Thanksgiving!


200 posted on 11/23/2017 5:47:16 AM PST by miss marmelstein
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