Republican Rep Uses Same Awful Wife-Beating Joke At 2 Town Halls

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Michigan’s Tim Walberg used the same joke about beating his wife twice in one night. It didn’t go over well.

Published Aug. 9 2017 5:35PM EDT

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Last night, Republican Rep. Tim Walberg held two town hall events for his constituents in Michigan’s 7th District. At both town halls, he used the same joke about beating his wife.

Erin Gloria Ryan

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Republican Rep Uses Same Awful Wife-Beating Joke At 2 Town Halls

Michigan’s Tim Walberg used the same joke about beating his wife twice in one night. It didn’t go over well.

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Erin Gloria Ryan