Gov. Wolf calls for resignation of Sen. Daylin Leach following allegations of inappropriate behavior

[TexasTowelie]

Gov. Tom Wolf Sunday became the first major public official to call for Sen. Daylin Leach (D) to resign from office in the wake of newly-published allegations about inappropriate treatment of staff.

Wolf's statement, issued by his press office shortly after 4 p.m., came in response to a lengthy Philadelphia Inquirer report detailing complaints from several former female staffers about a history of sexually suggestive jokes and a number of instances of inappropriate touches.

Leach, in a statement on his own Facebook page, has denied any intentional wrongdoing.

"This disturbing behavior is absolutely unacceptable," Wolf said in his statement. "Senator Leach should resign. While he has been a leader on important policy issues, this conduct cannot be excused.

Read more: http://www.pennlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/12/gov_tom_wolf_calls_for_resigna.html

[onecaliberal]

1. When the republicans resign he should too

[femmocrat]

3. I agree.

Seems like "they" are going after progressives.

[JPZenger]

2. Let's hang all of the funny people

We must have zero tolerance for humor.

[DeminPennswoods]

4. There's more to this story apparently

Leach and his staff privately think the accuser, a 28 yr old woman, has made the charges to help Leach's primary opponent.