Former staffer says Chris Janicek invited her to skinny-dip with him

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Aaron Sanderford

U.S. Senate candidate Chris Janicek faced new questions Monday about his personal conduct: a female campaign staffer’s claim that he discussed swimming naked together.

Former staffer Allison Bitterman told The World-Herald that Janicek, 56, talked about a mutual skinny-dip on the same day in which the Democratic candidate made sexually explicit comments about her in a group text.

Bitterman, 30, said Janicek told her that “if the Republicans take any pictures, we’ll just respond with, ‘Haven’t you swam naked before? It’s a freeing feeling.’”

Reached Monday evening, Janicek denied suggesting that they swim naked together. But he said he did tell his former employee that she could use the pool at his home while he was gone that day in Lincoln.



Chris Janicek

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[samnsara]

1. ewwww...

[dem4evah]

2. So....what's the problem exactly?

I kid...I KID. On a serious note: he doesn't LOOK like a creeper. (yeah....still kidding)

[Polybius]

3. Ugh, I know this is listed as a safe-Red district, but still

He denies it, but I don't see any motivation for her to lie.

[dawg day]

4. i don't mean to be sexist, but at some point, let's hope we work through all these-

I don't know, what shall we call them. Men who feel sexually entitled?

Harassers?

It's just constant... and I think, oh, maybe this isn't a big deal, but how many young staffers have felt bad about work or quit a job they love because of this sort of low-level harassment.

[Skittles]

5. these fucking perverts

Don't EVER say anything to a woman at work that you would not say to a man. UGH.

[JudyM]

12. That's a great, simple to remember rule.

[Skittles]

15. and if they are REALLY not too sure

they can consult with the OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF MEN who seem to have no problems working with women

[IggleDuer]

6. He seems nice...

[Scarsdale]

7. He looks like

Harvey Weinstein!

[maxsolomon]

8. In my youth, I used to think men my age would be better than creepy old men.

this creep is the same age as me.

Also, "Bitterman" is a funny name.

[CurtEastPoint]

9. Ewww and it's 'haven't you swum...'

[JudyM]

13. Can't conjugate, but clearly wants to.

[CurtEastPoint]

19. again, Judy.... EWWW! LOL! But that's truly sad and an embarrassment.

[wryter2000]

10. yuck

Entitled bastard.

[JI7]

11. this guy is just gross

[sarisataka]

14. Is this the same one

That was texting or emailing about how a female staff member needed to get laid?

[Omaha Steve]

16. Yes

[4139]

17. My first thought was wondering if he has a alcohol problem

[ForgoTheConsequence]

18. Bizarre behavior.

He is a gay man.

[JI7]

22. Do we know that for sure or did he just use it as a way to defend himself against the accusations ?

[ForgoTheConsequence]

23. He's openly gay.

I lived blocks away from his cupcake business.

[milestogo]

20. Not the most flattering picture for a senate candidate, is it?

[Judi Lynn]

21. This jaunty chapeau could be just the finishing touch on that fine face: