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Keith Olbermann hints at Anthony Weiner talk show on Al Gore's networkBy Corbett B. Daly June 17, 2011 6:14 PM That was fast. Within hours after Anthony Weiner announced his resignation from Congress, former MSNBC gabber Keith Olbermann suggested he may hire the soon-to-be-former New York lawmaker for a talk show on former Vice President Al Gore's fledgling television network, Current TV. Olbermann, appearing on comedian Jimmy Fallon's late night television program Thursday night, was asked how long he thinks it would be before rival network CNN created a show for Weiner. "Well, you know, I've got a nine o'clock...

What was the final event that sprang upon Anthony Weiner his Epiphany: his days were over as a US House of Representatives E-flasher of unsuspecting American girls? When did the fog of surrealism finally clear from his twisted, addle pated, twisted--did I once already say, “twisted”? True that, ‘twas twice twisted-- brain? ...

Anthony Weiner stood alone as he closed the book on his scandal-stained political career -- but he walked off into the sunset with his humiliated wife yesterday. Less than three hours after the disgraced Dem was forced to resign from the House, he was seen with his pregnant wife, Huma Abedin, in the aisles of the King Kullen supermarket in Manorville, LI, as if the sexting scandal never happened.

Not worth posting the story. The title is the main thing. Roto-Reuters not even pretending to be unbiased anymore. And can we get a Topic listing for "MSM Bias"?

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“People wonder what took Anthony Weiner so long to decide to resign. What was holding him up? I suspect we have all been systematically handled and schmoozed by the Democrat P.R. machine, folks. His resignation press conference, for which he was unapologetically very late, just underscored his hubris and contempt…...” Since the Left long benefited from Weiner’s attack-dog services, this nasty little cuss was not about to let them kick him out of the House just because he crapped on Hillary’s precious carpet. And the Clinton’s knew Weiner would bite the hand that fed him; that’s the nature of this...

He's going to make Attorney General Eric Holder his running mate.... My friend Greg over at Modern Conservative (full disclosure, I contribute there) emailed me the idea. So a HUGE h/t to him! It's a little small, so click the image to see the full-size version (the sticker...not...you know...).

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin made an appearance on Judge Andrew Napolitano’s Freedom Watch to discuss the hoopla surrounding her emails (In a nutshell: Palin rightly points out that the entire situation was wildly dumb. In so many words.) She also took a moment to comment on Anthony Weiner’s scandal. Judge Napolitano asked Palin whether she thought Weiner’s constituents were “entitled to have a pervert representing them in Congress” if that is what they so choose. Palin said that people are indeed entitled to have “someone like Anthony Weiner” represent them, but that she has faith in the people of...

One of the women who had an online relationship with Congressman Anthony Weiner says she doesn't regret it. Traci Nobles, a cheerleading coach for a Christian organization in Athens, Ga., tells NBC's "Today" show she was flattered when Weiner befriended her on the Internet. Besides exchanging sexually-explicit emails, she says they traded music and talked about life in general. Asked if she's embarrassed, Nobles says, "It is what it is. ... There's nothing I could do about it at this point." But she says she doesn't regret anything.

In the aftermath of the stepping down of former USA House of Representatives Rep. Anthony Weiner yesterday, MSNBC’s “Hardball” with Chris Mathews made in this brief video presentation of “Let Me Finish” last night. While Mr. Mathews brings up the Weiner “sexting” scandal, he comes ONLY to it towards the end of his commentary. Most of the “Let Me Finish” was devoted to be like a paid political ad. Good golly miss molly, Mr. Mathews, the Anthony Weiner “sexting” scandal is more than just promoting certain policies that promote values that are not positive moral and American values. IMHO what...

I heard a rumor that embattled Rep. Weiner plans to run for President!! It is said he will tap Attorney General Eric Holder to be his VP. People cannot wait to get their hands on the new bumper stickers that say WEINER-HOLDER.......

While Rep. Anthony Weiner may no longer have the benefit of Congress’ generous health care plan once he resigns, he will still be able to collect his pension and other benefits that could total more than $1 million during his lifetime. According to an analysis of his available benefits by the National Taxpayers Union, the New York Democrat’s pension and a savings plan lawmakers have access to similar to a 401(k) could be worth $1.12 million to $1.28 million.

Larry Flynt offers job to Weiner By: Reid J. Epstein June 17, 2011 07:57 AM EDT Hustler Magazine publisher Larry Flynt knows Anthony Weiner is out of work, and he wants to do something about it. In a column on the Huffington Post, Flynt offered the sexting scandal-tarred congressman an unspecified job at Flynt Management Group, LLC at a 20 percent hike over his Washington salary — which would come out to over $200,000 per year. Flynt says he’d also pay for Weiner’s move to Los Angeles, as the job requires. “While this employment opportunity is being offered in large...

The Right Choice My 16-year-old brother, Ryan, was out late with friends one night. Suddenly he realized it was Father’s Day and he had neglected to buy a card for our dad. After much searching, Ryan located an open store, but was disappointed to find only two cards left on a picked-over rack. Selecting one, he brought it home and, somewhat sheepishly, presented it to our father.Upon opening it, Dad read this message: “You’ve been like a father to me.” He looked at Ryan, puzzled.“Well, Dad,” Ryan tried to explain, “it was either that or the card that said,...

"There is life after Congress for Anthony Weiner," New York Democratic Rep. Nita Lowey grimly assured reporters on Thursday before his resignation announcement. But Weiner's life has been nothing but Congress. Nothing but government. Nothing but taxpayer-subsidized self-perpetuation. In other words: the life of a pathetic public leech.Amid vulgar heckling brought on by his own reckless behavior and smug jokes, Weiner told reporters at his three-ring press conference that there is "no higher honor in a democracy" than to be an elected representative. But like legions of entrenched swamp creatures, he's lost sight of the simple proposition that serving in...

Anthony Weiner stood alone as he closed the book on his scandal stained political career — but he walked off into the sunset with his humiliated wife. Just three hours after the disgraced Dem was forced to resign from the House, he was cavorting with pregnant wife Huma Abedin in the aisles of the King Kullen supermarket in Manorville, LI, as if the sexting scandal never happened. Abedin smiled at another customer while Weiner sang quietly along to a ’50s doo-wop song blaring from the store’s speakers. "He was singing along to one of the love songs. Just under his...

As disgraced Rep. Anthony Weiner, once a major player in New York City politics and a prominent Democratic Party attack dog, enters the X-rated dustbin of history, the question of who will replace him in the state's ninth congressional district now takes center stage. Normally, the only question regarding Gotham congressional races is how left-wing the Democratic victor will be. In anything now regarding Anthony Weiner, the circumstances are hardly normal. On its surface, NY9 is bedrock Democrat. A Republican has not represented any portion of it in decades—and Weiner's predecessor was none other than his mentor, Sen. Chuck Schumer....

Original title: 'Weiner WILL bounce back': Obama says ex-congressman can return after shamed politician quits with grovelling apology to his pregnant wife ----------------------------- President Obama threw Anthony Weiner a life line this morning as the disgraced politician faced the task of rebuilding his career and marriage in the wake of his resignation yesterday. The President spoke about the ex-congressman on Good Morning America and said: 'I wish Rep. Weiner and his lovely wife well. 'Obviously, it's been a tough incident for him, but I'm confident that they'll refocus and he'll refocus, and they'll end up being able to bounce back.'...

Tell me again, what exactly did Rep. Anthony Weiner do that was beyond the pale of the modern Democratic Party? He lied. And Bill Clinton did what exactly, under oath? A. Weiner didnÂ’t even have sex with any of these women, and now heÂ’s gone. And his fellow Democrats, who go to the wall for one Democrat perv du jour after another, are now shocked, shocked? Was he accused of attacking a masseuse, like Al Gore? Was he accused of making a porn movie with his pregnant girlfriend, like John Edwards? Did he transport hookers across state lines, like Eliot...

So, who wants to be a lame-duck freshman? That was the reaction from political insiders on Thursday when asked what would become of Representative Anthony D. Weiner’s Congressional district, which covers Brooklyn and Queens. After all, with New York State set to lose two House seats because of the 2010 census, many believe that Mr. Weiner’s territory, the Ninth Congressional District, will be carved up to benefit Democratic incumbents in adjoining districts. If so, then whoever wins a special election this fall would quite likely get to call himself or herself a member of Congress for a little more than...