Posted on 06/03/2011 11:03:27 AM PDT by Wally_Kalbacken
U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) has canceled his speaking appearance at the state Democratic Convention on Friday night in Milwaukee.
Graeme Zielinski, party spokesman, confirmed the cancellation and said the decision was Weiner's, and that the party's invitation to him was still good.
"It's understandable, considering what's going on," Zielinski added.
Weiner, an outspoken liberal voice in Congress, has been in the midst of a controversy over a photo of a male crotch in underpants sent to a female Twitter follower of his.
Weiner has denied sending the photo and says his Twitter account was hacked, but he has not denied the photo might be of him. The story has occupied much of the political world for the past few days.
Weiner was to be one of the main speakers at the convention, which starts today at the Frontier Airlines Center. Another main speaker: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Zielinski said Weiner "opted to stay in New York . .. with his family," and added, "We're looking forward to a visit in the future" from Weiner.
no show? more like a perverted game of peek-a-boo. he needs to resign.
“Zielinski said ..............................” and added, “We’re looking forward to a visit in the future” from Weiner.”
In other words, they’re on Weiner Watch.
What a flaccid excuse. Probably wouldn't stand up under scrutiny.
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