Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Apologizes After Cursing At Staffer 17 Times In 2 Minutes In Audio Recording As She Runs For Houston Mayor
Ahead of her run for mayor of Houston, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) has apologized for a leaked audio recording that captured her berating a staff member. The recording was leaked to ABC 13 on Tuesday and was reported to be from “at least half a decade ago.” According to the outlet, Jackson Lee uses 17 curse words in the under-two-minute conversation. “To anyone who has listened to this recording with concern, I am regretful and hope you will judge me not by something trotted out by a political opponent, that worked hard to exploit this, and backed by extreme Republican supporters on the ...