What they’re saying: Congressman Jason Lewis' 2012 comments on women

The reactions:

• Lewis said he stands by his statement. Speaking on a local Minnesota radio show, he argued that he "was paid to be provocative ... There's a difference between a politician and a pundit. That's why going back six years, eight years, 10 years, 15 years, misses the point. There's a different role."
• Democratic candidate Angie Craig, who lost to Lewis in 2016 and is running against him again this fall, tweeted that the quotes are “deeply disappointing.”
• The DCCC emailed the audio out to its supporters shortly after its release, hoping to incite support for Craig.

• Emily’s List stated that “time and again, Jason Lewis has shown us just how little he respects or understands women."

Be smart: These comments were circulated and used against Lewis in his initial bid two years ago, but the landscape has changed significantly since then. What happens next could serve as a test of how far-reaching the #MeToo movement may shape out to be, especially for political figures.

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