Tennessee Republican House Majority Whip Jeremy Durham was shocked, shocked I tell you, that three women have come forward to say he’s been pestering them with text messages from his cell phone.

The three women who told The Tennessean about text messages from Durham they felt were inappropriate said they never considered filing a formal complaint.

They said they feared retribution and spoke to The Tennessean only on the condition of anonymity. They worried that a complaint would be useless, even though officials have encouraged anyone with concerns to come forward.

Okay, now here’s his explanation:

After The Tennessean described the text messages to Durham, he said he did not remember sending any of the messages.

How drunk was he?  Your guess is as good as mine.

Thanks to EJ for the heads up.