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Former New York Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned his post this week, is the subject of an investigation concerning allegations he groped multiple male staffers, according to the Washington Post.
One source of the Washington Post story described “a pattern of behavior and physical harassment” that dates back a year. The House ethics committee is investigating the embattled lawmaker for harassment allegations.
Massa said the allegations were restricted to his use of “salty language” with staff members. He apologized earlier this week for making comments deemed inappropriate. He claims he is being vilified.
In an appearance on “Good Morning, America” on Tuesday, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs called Massa’s response ridiculous.
“Last week, he, on Wednesday, was having a recurrence of cancer. On Thursday, he was guilty of using salty language. On Friday, we learned he’s before the ethics committee to be investigated on charges of sexual harassment,” Gibbs said. “So, look, I think, clearly, his actions appear to be in the appropriate venue in the ethics committees to look at, but we’re focused not on crazy allegations but instead on making this system work for the American people rather than work for insurance companies.”
This man is in huge denial. No straight man in his right mind, inebriated or not would grope another straight male, let alone utter suggestive comments. Using alcohol as an excuse is one of the lamest ever. He’s another Larry Craig, Mark Foley, Ron Ashburn…… . The right wingers will embrace him of course which is where he really belongs. Isn’t it amazing that so many of these phoney politicians mostly are from the republican party? Massa was also against marriage equality I might add. He deserves the scorn he gets.
tWO QUESTIONS: Where do the lies end and the truth begin? Where does the truth begin and the lies end ? crucible?
Hard to believe that this idiot is a good reason for repeal of DADT! If we repeal DADT, his actions in the Navy would still be grounds for a court martial for inappropriate behavior.