Newspapers, GOP call for congressman to resign

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Pressure is growing on an Oregon congressman whose staff tried to persuade him to seek mental health treatment.

The state Republican chair and one of Oregon’s largest newspapers said Wednesday that Democrat David Wu should resign.

Oregon GOP Chair Allen Alley says Wu should step down because he needs to focus on his health and family, and his constituents deserve his attention.

The Eugene Register Guard says Wu should step down because he hasn’t been forthcoming about his condition.

Wu has said it was “unprofessional and inappropriate” to send pictures of himself wearing a tiger costume to staff members. Portland newspapers have reported that the pictures were part of a string of bizarre behavior that concerned Wu’s staff.

Wu’s supporters are sticking by him.