Posted on 06/06/2011 7:45:58 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
Sen. Chuck Schumer refused to answer questions Monday evening about the Twitter scandal that has ensnared Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.), his one-time congressional aide.
But in a statement, the powerful Democratic senator said he was "deeply pained and saddened" about the married congressman's admission at a New York news conference Monday that he carried on lewd online conversations with at least half a dozen women.
"By fully explaining himself, apologizing to all he hurt and taking full responsibility for his wrongful actions, Anthony did the right thing," Schumer said. "He remains a talented and committed public servant, and I pray he and his family can get through these difficult times.
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“By fully explaining himself, apologizing to all he hurt and taking full responsibility for his wrongful actions, Anthony did the right thing,” Schumer said. “He remains a talented and committed public servant, and I pray he and his family can get through these difficult times.
Ah, everything is then alright, eh, Chuck? Just an apology and then everyone is to forget. Kind of the way republicans get treated when they have failing, huh?
Schumer is a schmuck! I’m overjoyed his vile protege is imploding and hope he soon joins millions in the unemployment lines he’s helped create! I only wish Schumer could join him!
Does anyone have a list of Weiner supporters’ statements along with their comments about Foley or the shirtless Republican who had to resign?
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