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Wu, in Trouble Again, Speaks to Pelosi

By Brady and T. Dennis

Roll Call Staff

July 23, 2011, 9:24 p.m.

Embattled Rep. Wu spoke with House Minority Leader Pelosi Saturday,

one day after the Oregon Democrat faced new sexual misconduct allegations, but

it is not clear whether Pelosi suggested he resign.

A Democratic source confirmed that Wu spoke with the California Democrat, but

would not provide details of their conversation. The discussion comes the day

after the Oregonian reported that a young woman accused the seven-term lawmaker

of sexual misconduct.

The report, citing multiple sources, alleged that " a distraught young woman "

called Wu's Portland office this spring, " accusing him of an unwanted sexual

encounter. " In a brief statement, Wu said only: " This is very serious, and I

have absolutely no desire to bring unwanted publicity, attention or stress to a

young woman and her family. "

Wu spokesman Dorey would not confirm his boss’ conversation with Pelosi or

any other Congressional leaders regarding the Oregonian report.

Democratic leaders also have not publicly addressed the sensitive matter, but

pressure began to mount back home on Saturday for Wu to resign. Oregon Labor

Commissioner Brad Avakian, one of two Democrats running against Wu, said the

Congressman should step down because of his “serious misconduct.” 

“I think any 56-year-old man, especially a 56-year-old Congressman, that asserts

himself like this on an 18-year old-girl has got no business serving in

Congress,” Avakian told reporters. “There is nothing that can be explained that

makes this situation right. He’s got to resign and give this district a chance

to have a strong partner representing them.”

Friday’s report is the latest in a series of unflattering stories about erratic

behavior that have put Wu on the defensive in recent months and stretch at least

as far back to his 2010 re-election bid.

In February, Wu said that sending his staffers photos of himself in a tiger

costume was " inappropriate. "  The Congressman said he is getting mental health

treatment and acknowledged he is taking medication. At the time, Congressional

leaders showed token support for Wu publicly, and did not call on him to resign.

Asked about Wu’s behavior at a press conference in March, House Minority Whip

Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said that it was “premature” for Wu to step down from office

and noted that he was dispatching his deputy chief of staff “to make sure that

he gets help.”

Wu is already facing a primary challenge against Avakian and state Rep. Brad

Witt, and redistricting could further complicate the Congressman’s re-election

efforts in 2012.

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Wu, in Trouble Again, Speaks to Pelosi

By Brady and T. Dennis

Roll Call Staff

July 23, 2011, 9:24 p.m.

Embattled Rep. Wu spoke with House Minority Leader Pelosi Saturday,

one day after the Oregon Democrat faced new sexual misconduct allegations, but

it is not clear whether Pelosi suggested he resign.

A Democratic source confirmed that Wu spoke with the California Democrat, but

would not provide details of their conversation. The discussion comes the day

after the Oregonian reported that a young woman accused the seven-term lawmaker

of sexual misconduct.

The report, citing multiple sources, alleged that " a distraught young woman "

called Wu's Portland office this spring, " accusing him of an unwanted sexual

encounter. " In a brief statement, Wu said only: " This is very serious, and I

have absolutely no desire to bring unwanted publicity, attention or stress to a

young woman and her family. "

Wu spokesman Dorey would not confirm his boss’ conversation with Pelosi or

any other Congressional leaders regarding the Oregonian report.

Democratic leaders also have not publicly addressed the sensitive matter, but

pressure began to mount back home on Saturday for Wu to resign. Oregon Labor

Commissioner Brad Avakian, one of two Democrats running against Wu, said the

Congressman should step down because of his “serious misconduct.” 

“I think any 56-year-old man, especially a 56-year-old Congressman, that asserts

himself like this on an 18-year old-girl has got no business serving in

Congress,” Avakian told reporters. “There is nothing that can be explained that

makes this situation right. He’s got to resign and give this district a chance

to have a strong partner representing them.”

Friday’s report is the latest in a series of unflattering stories about erratic

behavior that have put Wu on the defensive in recent months and stretch at least

as far back to his 2010 re-election bid.

In February, Wu said that sending his staffers photos of himself in a tiger

costume was " inappropriate. "  The Congressman said he is getting mental health

treatment and acknowledged he is taking medication. At the time, Congressional

leaders showed token support for Wu publicly, and did not call on him to resign.

Asked about Wu’s behavior at a press conference in March, House Minority Whip

Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said that it was “premature” for Wu to step down from office

and noted that he was dispatching his deputy chief of staff “to make sure that

he gets help.”

Wu is already facing a primary challenge against Avakian and state Rep. Brad

Witt, and redistricting could further complicate the Congressman’s re-election

efforts in 2012.

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Wu, in Trouble Again, Speaks to Pelosi

By Brady and T. Dennis

Roll Call Staff

July 23, 2011, 9:24 p.m.

Embattled Rep. Wu spoke with House Minority Leader Pelosi Saturday,

one day after the Oregon Democrat faced new sexual misconduct allegations, but

it is not clear whether Pelosi suggested he resign.

A Democratic source confirmed that Wu spoke with the California Democrat, but

would not provide details of their conversation. The discussion comes the day

after the Oregonian reported that a young woman accused the seven-term lawmaker

of sexual misconduct.

The report, citing multiple sources, alleged that " a distraught young woman "

called Wu's Portland office this spring, " accusing him of an unwanted sexual

encounter. " In a brief statement, Wu said only: " This is very serious, and I

have absolutely no desire to bring unwanted publicity, attention or stress to a

young woman and her family. "

Wu spokesman Dorey would not confirm his boss’ conversation with Pelosi or

any other Congressional leaders regarding the Oregonian report.

Democratic leaders also have not publicly addressed the sensitive matter, but

pressure began to mount back home on Saturday for Wu to resign. Oregon Labor

Commissioner Brad Avakian, one of two Democrats running against Wu, said the

Congressman should step down because of his “serious misconduct.” 

“I think any 56-year-old man, especially a 56-year-old Congressman, that asserts

himself like this on an 18-year old-girl has got no business serving in

Congress,” Avakian told reporters. “There is nothing that can be explained that

makes this situation right. He’s got to resign and give this district a chance

to have a strong partner representing them.”

Friday’s report is the latest in a series of unflattering stories about erratic

behavior that have put Wu on the defensive in recent months and stretch at least

as far back to his 2010 re-election bid.

In February, Wu said that sending his staffers photos of himself in a tiger

costume was " inappropriate. "  The Congressman said he is getting mental health

treatment and acknowledged he is taking medication. At the time, Congressional

leaders showed token support for Wu publicly, and did not call on him to resign.

Asked about Wu’s behavior at a press conference in March, House Minority Whip

Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said that it was “premature” for Wu to step down from office

and noted that he was dispatching his deputy chief of staff “to make sure that

he gets help.”

Wu is already facing a primary challenge against Avakian and state Rep. Brad

Witt, and redistricting could further complicate the Congressman’s re-election

efforts in 2012.

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Wu, in Trouble Again, Speaks to Pelosi

By Brady and T. Dennis

Roll Call Staff

July 23, 2011, 9:24 p.m.

Embattled Rep. Wu spoke with House Minority Leader Pelosi Saturday,

one day after the Oregon Democrat faced new sexual misconduct allegations, but

it is not clear whether Pelosi suggested he resign.

A Democratic source confirmed that Wu spoke with the California Democrat, but

would not provide details of their conversation. The discussion comes the day

after the Oregonian reported that a young woman accused the seven-term lawmaker

of sexual misconduct.

The report, citing multiple sources, alleged that " a distraught young woman "

called Wu's Portland office this spring, " accusing him of an unwanted sexual

encounter. " In a brief statement, Wu said only: " This is very serious, and I

have absolutely no desire to bring unwanted publicity, attention or stress to a

young woman and her family. "

Wu spokesman Dorey would not confirm his boss’ conversation with Pelosi or

any other Congressional leaders regarding the Oregonian report.

Democratic leaders also have not publicly addressed the sensitive matter, but

pressure began to mount back home on Saturday for Wu to resign. Oregon Labor

Commissioner Brad Avakian, one of two Democrats running against Wu, said the

Congressman should step down because of his “serious misconduct.” 

“I think any 56-year-old man, especially a 56-year-old Congressman, that asserts

himself like this on an 18-year old-girl has got no business serving in

Congress,” Avakian told reporters. “There is nothing that can be explained that

makes this situation right. He’s got to resign and give this district a chance

to have a strong partner representing them.”

Friday’s report is the latest in a series of unflattering stories about erratic

behavior that have put Wu on the defensive in recent months and stretch at least

as far back to his 2010 re-election bid.

In February, Wu said that sending his staffers photos of himself in a tiger

costume was " inappropriate. "  The Congressman said he is getting mental health

treatment and acknowledged he is taking medication. At the time, Congressional

leaders showed token support for Wu publicly, and did not call on him to resign.

Asked about Wu’s behavior at a press conference in March, House Minority Whip

Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said that it was “premature” for Wu to step down from office

and noted that he was dispatching his deputy chief of staff “to make sure that

he gets help.”

Wu is already facing a primary challenge against Avakian and state Rep. Brad

Witt, and redistricting could further complicate the Congressman’s re-election

efforts in 2012.

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