That same day, the recipient of the explicit message shared a 2015 recording of Barton with The Washington Post. The photo was leaked at a time when issues of power and sex are dominating the cultural and political landscape. “I think he should resign,” said Larry Hagan, who told the Star-Telegram that he was doubtful that Barton could be reelected. “I don’t think he’s going to step down,” Saxe told The Post by phone on Sunday. “If he decides to run and win, most will never remember the episode.”Calls to Barton’s offices in Washington and Arlington went unanswered Sunday morning.

Source: Washington Post November 26, 2017 19:07 UTC