Boobs In Congress Annoy Marcy Kaptur

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Marcy Kaptur reportedly suggested that revealing clothing worn by fellow Capitol Hill workers may have been inviting harassment, Politico reports. Kaptur, a Democrat, is one of the longest serving women in Congress.

“I saw a member yesterday with her cleavage so deep it was down to the floor,” Kaptur said, according to Politico. “And what I’ve seen … it's really an invitation.” She then went on to say that there should be a dress code for women on Capitol Hill.

A spokesperson for Kaptur's office did not return multiple requests for comment from Patch.

However, Kaptur did respond to the Politico story, saying a victim was never responsible for the harassment they experienced and she did not intend to suggest otherwise. She said she was often a refuge for women who were mistreated by male bosses during her early days in Congress.

Kaptur, 71, has been a Congresswoman since 1983. She currently represents the Ohio 9th District, which includes parts of Cuyahoga, Lorain, Geauga, Lucas and Ottawa counties. Kaptur has often worked on women's legislative issues, including cosponsoring the Paycheck Fairness Act in April.

The Democrat's comments come amid a swirl of sexual harassment and assault allegations against members of Congress, prompting the resignations of Minnesota Senator Al Franken, Democrat, Michigan Representative John Conyers, Democrat, and Arizona Representative Trent Franks, Republican.

Kaptur's scandal also comes on the heels of a major Democratic victory in Alabama, where Doug Jones defeated controversial Republican Roy Moore for an open Senate seat. Moore had been accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls.

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