As the backlash grows in Weinergate, members of Rep. Anthony Weiner’s own party are demanding that he step down from his congressional seat.

Pressure is building for Weiner to resign, and the majority of the calls are from his fellow Democrats.

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"In light of Anthony Weiner's offensive behavior online, he should resign," Representative Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) said in a statement to
RadarOnline.com regarding the representative from New York.

"Having the respect of your constituents is fundamental for a Member of Congress," Schwartz said.  She handles recruitment and member services

for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

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