TX - Blake Farenthold drops reelection bid amid harassment claims

[BetteDavisEyes]

Blake Farenthold drops re-election bid amid harassment claims
by Jane C. Timm

Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, will not seek re-election next year, two sources familiar with his decision tell NBC News.

Farenthold, accused of sexual harassment, faced a tough battle: Five Republicans filed to challenge him in the March primary.

The Texas Republican used $84,000 of taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim brought by former spokesman Lauren Greene, who sued him in 2014...

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/po...reelection-bid-amid-harassment-claims-n829706

 

[Deleted member 117884]

Blake Farenthold drops re-election bid amid harassment claims
by Jane C. Timm

Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, will not seek re-election next year, two sources familiar with his decision tell NBC News.

Farenthold, accused of sexual harassment, faced a tough battle: Five Republicans filed to challenge him in the March primary.

The Texas Republican used $84,000 of taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim brought by former spokesman Lauren Greene, who sued him in 2014...

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/po...reelection-bid-amid-harassment-claims-n829706

This goes across party lines and is not a party issue: WHY is taxpayer money being used to settle claims?!?!?!

jmo

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

This goes across party lines and is not a party issue: WHY is taxpayer money being used to settle claims?!?!?!

jmo

:stormingmad: Shameful! Powers that be know this is going on and make efforts to cover it up. Disgusting!

 

[grammieto5]

I can’t help but wonder, when these harassment claims are paid does the recipient pay taxes on the money received.

 

[Deleted member 117884]

I can’t help but wonder, when these harassment claims are paid does the recipient pay taxes on the money received.

LOL! I would guess that they would have to.

jmo

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

GOP Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold won't seek re-election
Aide complained of emotional, physical distress
By DEIRDRE WALSH AND MJ LEE , CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Rep. Blake Farenthold, who's under fire for accusations of sexual harassment, is not planning to run for re-election, he said in a video Thursday.

"I'd never served in office before. I had no idea how to run a congressional office. And as a result, I allowed a workplace culture to take root in my office that was too permissive and decidedly unprofessional," the Texas Republican said in the video published Thursday afternoon. "I understand fully that this issue has become a political distraction and I would be forced to engage in a monthlong campaign for personal vindication. Quite simply, my constituents deserve better. Therefore I'm announcing my decision not to run for re-election."

Farenthold acknowledged previous reports about the inappropriate culture of his office and apologized...

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/rep-blake-farenthold-wont-seek-reelection

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

LOL! I would guess that they would have to.

jmo

Windfall earnings?

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Farenthold to retire from House amid harassment claims
Alan Fram and Will Weissert, Associated Press

Washington — Two Republicans say Texas GOP Rep. Blake Farenthold won’t seek re-election next year. The lawmaker is under pressure from sexual misconduct allegations that surfaced three years ago but have come under renewed focus...

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/ne...ual-misconduct-congressman-retires/108597718/

 

[grammieto5]

Windfall earnings?

LOL right! And also can tax payers use these payoffs as a charitable contribution deduction.

 

[Gardenista]

LOL what a moron. ETA the comments on that tweet are pure gold :lol::lol::lol:

ABC News‏Verified account


Asked by @JParkABC if he denies latest allegations of sexual misconduct against him, Rep. Blake Farenthold replies, “There’ve been so many, I don’t know what all is going on.” http://abcn.ws/2o0KfOy

https://twitter.com/ABC/status/941357762973495296