MikesVikes Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm surprised that I didn't see this anywhere. Thought it deserved it's own topic for the Weiner envy crowd here at the Huddle. New York Rep. Anthony Weiner Resigns. link Rep. Anthony Weiner has resigned his seat in Congress after a two-week scandal spawned by lewd photos the New York lawmaker took of himself and sent online to numerous women. Weiner made the announcement at a news conference in Brooklyn, the same location where he announced his first campaign for New York City Council in 1992. "I had hoped to be able to continue the work that the citizens of my district elected me to do, to fight for the middle class and those struggling to make it. But unfortunately the distraction that I have created has made that impossible. So today I am announcing my resignation from Congress," said Weiner. Weiner, 46, had been at a treatment facility at an undisclosed location since last weekend. Reporters saw Weiner and his wife, Huma Abedin, arrive at their Queens apartment together on Thursday afternoon. But Weiner later emerged from the building alone, got into a waiting car and headed to Sheepshead Bay. She did not appear at Thursday's news conference. "I am here today to again apologize for the personal mistakes I have made and the embarrassment I have caused," he said. "I make this apology to my neighbors and my constituents, but I make it particularly to my wife, Huma." He thanked Abedin directly, saying she "has stood by me throughout this entire difficult period." Weiner telephoned House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Steve Israel of New York, the head of the party campaign committee, on Wednesday evening to alert them of his intentions. Following Weiner's announcement, Israel released a statement, saying, "Anthony's decision to resign is right for him and his family, our party, and our country because we have serious work to do in Congress." Weiner's decision to give up his House seat marks the end of a scandal without the sex — an event that resulted from the brash New Yorker's use of social media such as Twitter and Facebook. It also signals an ignominious pause if not an end in a once-promising political career. Weiner ran for New York mayor in 2005, and had talked of seeking the office again. He at first denied having sent any inappropriate photos, then recanted in a remarkable news conference 10 days ago at which he admitted having exchanged inappropriate messages with several women. His confession triggered a tabloid-style frenzy in print and online that only grew more pronounced a few days later when an X-rated photo of the 46-year-old lawmaker surfaced on a website. After initially calling for a House ethics committee investigation, Pelosi dramatically ramped up the pressure on Saturday when she joined with Israel and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, leader of the Democratic National Committee, in calling on Weiner to step down. Within hours, Weiner disclosed his plans to enter treatment, and Pelosi's aides made it known that did not negate her demand for a resignation. Video: Weiner resigns from Congress over scandal (on this page) Officials said Pelosi, Israel and other party leaders had concluded the media focus on Weiner was complicating the Democrats' efforts to position themselves for the 2012 elections. President Barack Obama added to the pressure on Monday, saying if he were in Weiner's situation, he would step down. Several officials have said in recent days that Weiner was reluctant to make any decision about his career without speaking with his wife, a top aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who had been overseas since shortly after the scandal broke. The trip ended Tuesday night. Abedin is pregnant with the couple's first child. Weiner's outspoken, in-your-face style cheered liberal supporters and angered conservatives. He even irritated some party leaders in 2009 when he led the charge for a government-run health care system long after the White House had made it clear that Obama was opposed. Weiner's district includes parts of Queens and Brooklyn. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to call a special election to fill the seat once the congressman submits his resignation. Weiner's problems began on May 28 when BigGovernment.com, a website run by conservative commentator Andrew Breitbart, posted a lewd photograph of an underwear-clad crotch and said it had been sent from Weiner's Twitter account to a Seattle woman. Initially, Weiner lied, saying his account had been hacked. But he pointedly did not report the incident to law enforcement — a step that could have led the way to charges of wrongdoing far more serious than mere sexting. Additionally, his public denials were less than solid — particularly when he told an interviewer that he could not "say with certitude" that he wasn't the man in the underwear photo. Weiner's spokesman said the photo was just "a distraction" and that the congressman "doesn't know the person named by the hacker." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Weiner goes limp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I asked my wife last night what she would have done had I done the same thing Weiner did. She said pretty unequivocally that I would be living somewhere other than where I currently reside. I then inquired what if it were just "sexting" with a few people... SHe stated that would be a bit less severe, she wasn't sure what she would do, but to make no mistake that my life would be a living hell... To which I replied, "Even worse than it is now" Basically, I'm thinking weiner probably had his nuts removed when Huma arrived home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 SEC, what are u wearing right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 SEC, what are u wearing right now? A Tony Romo Jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 "I had hoped to be able to continue to flirt with young 20-somethings instead of the work that the citizens of my district elected me to do, to fight for the middle class and those struggling to make it. But unfortunately the lies and deceit that I alone have created has made that impossible. So today I am announcing my resignation from Congress," said Weiner Fixed. He just doesn't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Caught the story on the Today show this morning about the Ginger Lee press conference with Gloria Allred at her side and thought to myself, surely this will do it. 'Bout freakin' time. Poor schmuck obviously really loved the job to try to hang in there as long as he did. BTW...Ginger Lee... Not for nuthin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Poor schmuck obviously really loved the job to try to hang in there as long as he did. I suppose he still gets all the lifetime perks those jerks voted for themselves, like healthcare, pension, etc, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I suppose he still gets all the lifetime perks those jerks voted for themselves, like healthcare, pension, etc, etc? I was wondering the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaman Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Basically, I'm thinking weiner probably had his nuts removed when Huma arrived home. You mean WhoMy Weiner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I suppose he still gets all the lifetime perks those jerks voted for themselves, like healthcare, pension, etc, etc? Looks like he does as it was not a disqualifying crime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Good. I still think that Charlie fking Rangel should be right behind him . . .scumbag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 A Tony Romo Jersey :swoon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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