Rep. Joe Barton (TX-6) apologizes for nude photo, weighs political future

[The Other Castro]

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https://www.texastribune.org/2017/11/22/us-rep-joe-barton-deciding-how-respond-after-graphic-photo-circulates-/

[America's Sweetheart ❤/𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕭𝖔𝖔𝖙𝖞 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖔𝖗]

He really didn't do anything wrong here.

[junior chįmp]

Just saw his nudes...he must resign

[Virginiá]

TMZ link containing pics of text message and the *censored* goods:

http://www.tmz.com/2017/11/22/texas-congressman-joe-barton-nude-sexting-twitter/

[Keep cool-idge]

My mom used when she lived in Texas drove by his office all the time. With that being said he should resign he’s been a good congressman but we don’t want sexters in congress.

[America's Sweetheart ❤/𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕭𝖔𝖔𝖙𝖞 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖔𝖗]

My mom used when she lived in Texas drove by his office all the time. With that being said he should resign he’s been a good congressman but we don’t want sexters in congress.

I don't think he should resign for this. All he did was consensually send a dick pic to a grown woman he was "dating" at the time. Plus, I doubt there's too many men in Congress who haven't done this, tbh.

[Matty]

His excuse should be:

"Sorry folks, taking pics was only way I could see my penis"

[publicunofficial]

He really didn't do anything wrong here.

No, but you cannot survive in Texas politics if everyone knows how small your dick is. It's what took LBJ to the top.

[Nyvin]

This really shouldn't be much of a scandal.   He didn't do anything harmful to anyone.

[America's Sweetheart ❤/𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕭𝖔𝖔𝖙𝖞 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖎𝖔𝖗]

He really didn't do anything wrong here.

No, but you cannot survive in Texas politics if everyone knows how small your dick is. It's what took LBJ to the top.

Dear God, are you saying you've seen the uncensored version of the picture?

[KingSweden]

He really didn't do anything wrong here.

No, but you cannot survive in Texas politics if everyone knows how small your dick is. It's what took LBJ to the top.

Hahahahaha love it

[UncleSam]

Wtf if this had happened to a woman she would be considered a victim.

Why in the world would he have to resign over this, are people really that prudish in Texas they won't vote for someone who dates have sex with a woman he is dating?

[IceSpear]

TMZ link containing pics of text message and the *censored* goods:

http://www.tmz.com/2017/11/22/texas-congressman-joe-barton-nude-sexting-twitter/

Oh my god, why did I click this?

[GlobeSoc]

He shouldn't resign, but he should probably retire.

[Virginiá]

Wtf if this had happened to a woman she would be considered a victim.

Why in the world would he have to resign over this, are people really that prudish in Texas they won't vote for someone who dates have sex with a woman he is dating?

It's not like people don't expect politicians to have sex and such, it's just that they are held to a higher standard and thus not expected to have their "private matters" disclosed so ..visually. Hell, it's not even good for average people. The fact is that politicians really shouldn't be sending dick pics or what have you because it's never going to be taken lightly by the public.

[Cactus Jack]

Looks like we really are draining the swamp in Texas this cycle.

[Rookie Yinzer]

Yuck.

[UncleSam]

Wtf if this had happened to a woman she would be considered a victim.

Why in the world would he have to resign over this, are people really that prudish in Texas they won't vote for someone who dates have sex with a woman he is dating?

It's not like people don't expect politicians to have sex and such, it's just that they are held to a higher standard and thus not expected to have their "private matters" disclosed so ..visually. Hell, it's not even good for average people. The fact is that politicians really shouldn't be sending dick pics or what have you because it's never going to be taken lightly by the public.

He did not disclose his private matters. Someone else maliciously and with the intent to harm disseminated pictures of him. As far as I'm concerned that should be illegal regardless of the gender of the person doing it, and the notion that we hold him accountable for the actions of someone he dated is insane.

[Suburbia]

He didn't do nothing wrong. Weiner did worse by using it to sext little girls. Barton will survive. Safe R. Next.

[Virginiá]

He did not disclose his private matters. Someone else maliciously and with the intent to harm disseminated pictures of him. As far as I'm concerned that should be illegal regardless of the gender of the person doing it, and the notion that we hold him accountable for the actions of someone he dated is insane.

But that's not even the point. Politicians shouldn't be sending dick pics, or making sex videos, and generally should be extremely careful with sexually graphic images of themselves. Upset exs and other leaks happen all the time to all kinds of people, but it's especially damaging from a politician, who is generally held to a higher standard - or at least that is how it is thought. You're right, it shouldn't have been leaked, but again, that stuff happens all the time, and he should have been more careful.

That being said, I dunno if he should resign. That's really up to his constituents I guess. Perhaps if it truly matters, they wouldn't vote him back in (although incumbency and partisanship usually override most matters).

[Holy Unifying Centrist]

I see little issue with this. Besides his... Not Great body.

[Holmes]

It'll hurt his re-election bid. Would probably be safer to just retire.

Don't know what would be easier - an open seat or an entrenched incumbent weakened by leaked nudes.

[OneJ]

He did not disclose his private matters. Someone else maliciously and with the intent to harm disseminated pictures of him. As far as I'm concerned that should be illegal regardless of the gender of the person doing it, and the notion that we hold him accountable for the actions of someone he dated is insane.

But that's not even the point. Politicians shouldn't be sending dick pics, or making sex videos, and generally should be extremely careful with sexually graphic images of themselves. Upset exs and other leaks happen all the time to all kinds of people, but it's especially damaging from a politician, who is generally held to a higher standard - or at least that is how it is thought. You're right, it shouldn't have been leaked, but again, that stuff happens all the time, and he should have been more careful.

That being said, I dunno if he should resign. That's really up to his constituents I guess. Perhaps if it truly matters, they wouldn't vote him back in (although incumbency and partisanship usually override most matters).

I agree with this.

[The Other Castro]

Andrea Drusch‏ @AndreaDrusch
GOP ldrs expect to hear whether @RepJoeBarton will step down, retire or seek reelection after the holiday

https://twitter.com/AndreaDrusch/status/933432783728533504

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[Co-Chair Bagel23]

I see little issue with this. Besides his... Not Great body.