Pa. Congresswoman Demands Weiner Resignation

Rep. Allyson Schwartz is the first Democratic member of Congress to call on Anthony Weiner to resign for sending a lewd photo of himself to a woman via Twitter.

Schwartz represents the 13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania covering parts of Montgomery County and Northeast Philly.

The congresswoman said in a statement released Wednesday that Weiner's behavior was offensive, and that having the respect of constituents is fundamental for a member of Congress.

“… In light of Anthony Weiner’s offensive behavior online, he should resign,” the Pennsylvania congresswoman told POLITICO.

Democrats in general have been unwilling to call for Weiner to give up his seat, although they've made it clear they wish he would quit.

Weiner, a seven-term New Yorker, has made no comment since saying at a news conference on Monday that he was not resigning.

Weiner said at the news conference he exchanged messages and photos of an explicit nature with about six women over the last three years.


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