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The Story About Dem Congressman Who Tweeted 24-Year-Old Co-Ed Just Took a Stunning Twist

Feb. 14, 2013 11:40pm Jason Howerton

Rep. Steve Cohen Says Co Ed He Tweeted Is Actually His Daughter

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 16: Jane Seymour and Rep. Steve Cohen(D-TN) (Credit: Getty Images)

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) raised eyebrows on Tuesday when he tweeted affectionately at a very attractive 24-year-old during the State of the Union address, but then promptly deleted the messages. Many speculated that Cohen, 63, was carrying on some kind of love affair with a much younger woman.

However, in a stunning twist, Cohen told NBC News on Thursday that the blonde bombshell he was tweeting at, Victoria Brink, is actually his daughter.

The Hill first reported that Cohen, a long-time bachelor, deleted tweets calling Brink “beautiful girl” and remarking “ilu,” short for “I love you.” The congressman claimed there was nothing inappropriate about the tweets and the woman was actually the daughter of an old family friend. Well, now he says she is actually the daughter of an old girlfriend of his.

Here’s a photo of Brink from CollegeDozen.com:

(CollegeDozen.com)

Cohen said he became overwhelmed with excitement when Brink tweeted that she was watching the State of the Union.

“When she let me know she was watching the State of the Union address I was thrilled that she wanted Steve Cohen to be part of her. I had such joy, that I couldn’t hold back from tweeting her,” Cohen said.

How did he discover three years ago that he had an illegitimate child? He says he “googled” Brink’s mother, an old girlfriend of his.

“I googled her mother, found out she had a child and the math looked pretty accurate…The mom told me we had a lot of catching up to do,” Cohen explained.

Brink’s mother reportedly told Cohen he was the father. Cohen recalled her saying: “Yes every time I look at her I see the German Jew in her face.”

“I’m Lithuanian — close enough,” the congressman added.

Cohen told NBC News that he “loved her” and was “proud to be her dad.” The two have apparently gotten to know each other over the years and he took her to a White House Christmas party.

“I’ve been able to take her on a tour of the Capitol and the White House, I want her to see my world and be a part of it,” said Cohen.

We didn’t see this one coming.

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Comments (113)

Leveraction3030
Posted on February 17, 2013 at 11:06pm
Niltend1 you need to learn a few facts before running off at the mouth. The Honorable Mr. Helms had no black children. No Way No How. Maybe you should check a senator from another state before running off again?

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Charybdis
Posted on February 16, 2013 at 11:03am
So we’re supposed to believe that he contacted the girl’s mother first after Googling her, rather than receiving a call from her lawyer to demand child support the moment she found out he was a rich congressman?

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child of the King
Posted on February 16, 2013 at 10:08am
@ rabidpatriot. the main stream media would consider this a news story if this politician was a republican.they would be talking about it non stop and would be calling for this guy to resign or be thrown out of office. I don’t hear the main stream media talking about this since the politician is a democrat regardless of whether this girl is in her twenties or not and whether or not it’s his daughter.

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apgreco
Posted on February 16, 2013 at 7:44am
I did not find it shocking that a Democrat would have an illegitimate child and the press never mentioned a word about it.. That is pretty commonplace for Dems and for the MSM. What I DO find amazing is the Memphis district of Tennessee (predominantly black) would have a progressive Jewish Congressman! Any one else find this unusual?

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billwhit1357
Posted on February 16, 2013 at 4:30am
Until it is proven whether she is or is not his daughter, then I won’t judge. Could go either way. If she is his daughter, then I commend him on wanting to be a part of her life, but, if he is just a horny old lying Demonrat, then he needs ripped apart.

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Atrurelibertarian
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 11:24pm
Why then would promptly delete the tweet? Are that ashamed you had a fling 24 years ago that bore a child? Something does not sit right with Me here, I don`t see how this would be embarrassing if a man has reconnected with a long lost daughter. That`s somewhat of hart warming story, witch his ilk love for its re-election points. I`m mean this is a non story to me, she is above 18 and both parties are single( may be a bit taboo) but I really hate when I`m lied to…. especially for no reason.

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TwoMinuteMan
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 9:03pm
Just keep her away from Bill Clinton. Other than that the “dad” still seems a bit creepy.

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mikey1947
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 5:37pm
All you have to know about this is the assumption that if she really was his daughter why would he lie about it twice before telling the truth? Common sense tells us that something is fishy about this!!

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Libertyluvnmomma
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 5:34pm
and the blaze used a picture of a whore to represent?

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yourpaled
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 4:34pm
Sure, he took her around the WH and then gave her a lollipop.

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thegreatcarnac
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 2:35pm
Democrat politicians are ratty individuals…every one of them. However….this Brink girl could get the Pope in trouble.

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sun_yat_sen
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 2:12pm
Breaking news !!!! Democrat claims to know how to do math !!!!!!!

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dont_drive_slow_in_the_left_lane_obliviot
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:37pm
He’s a dem, he’ll get a pass.

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CJ4526
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:19pm
Oh yea, I had such joy—-in my pants! Typical Liveral! Who the H do you think you are fooling?

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RazorsEdge
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:19pm
Sorry, I don’t see the Lithuanian Jew in her face…

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hades3
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:17pm
and the media gets heir panties in a wad because Rubio took a sip of water. What a contrast between that and what this man was doing.

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Mephisto
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:17pm
I guess “paramours” are now called daughters. Kinky!

Didn’t they used to be called “interns”, “cousins” and “aunts”? Bill Clinton’s pissed he didn’t think of this.

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