The backstory on Weiner’s implosion

wash post ^ | 6-11-11 | sargent

[doug from upland]

The backstory on Weiner’s implosion

So the Democratic leadership has called on Anthony Weiner to resign, in the wake of news that he had connected with a 17 year old girl through social media. The family has claimed that nothing was untoward, but suddenly, a fusillade of statements came from Dem leaders today demanding he resign.

Here’s what happened, according to a senior Democratic aide. Nancy Pelosi had been privately urging Weiner to resign and seek treatment for days, the aide says. But he told her today that he would take a temporary leave of absence and seek treatment. Once she heard that, she released a statement calling on him to resign.

“Congressman Weiner has the love of his family, the confidence of his constituents, and the recognition that he needs help,” Pelosi’s statement said. “I urge Congressman Weiner to seek that help without the pressures of being a Member of Congress.”

Similar statements came out today fromChris Van Hollen and DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

My understanding is that Pelosi and other Dem leaders were angry with Weiner because he lied to them, publicly and privately. After the news of the first Tweet broke, he privately assured Dem leaders that he had been hacked and that there was nothing to the story, I’m told.

[TigerClaws]

Guy? Doubt it. Nor would that matter to NY dems.

Another underage girl who received pics is likely. He was so indiscriminate. Likely a prostitute and in person fling the next step.

Where’s the Enquirer???? We need some real journalists on this story. MSM is too busy reading the Palin emails to notice.

[unkus]

Every day is RAT Pervert Day. They pervert everything they touch.

[Tex-Con-Man]

[ncalburt]

sadly your right.
But , I think the Dems consulted with media help at the CNN, Compost etc.. about the best options to allow them to move on quickly.

[Calvin Locke]

One of the analysis during the initial stage was that Pelosi, Reid, & Co. were mad because Weiner's "problem" disrupted the news cycle that they were trying to spin one way or another.

I can't remember the non-salacious issue that the Dems were pimping at the time.

[MHGinTN]

It would appear that poor mister weiner has been cursed with two little heads.

[gunsequalfreedom]

Krauthammer called this one days ago, that he was getting behind the scenes pressure to resign.

[Freedom4US]

Andy Breitbart says he has another photo so disgustingly vile that he won’t release it. That is, he’s pretty sure Rep. Weiner will resign soon, by the end of the week. He did mention he will release said photo, if necessary. It was kind of convoluted to hear him explain it, however.

[Lancey Howard]

Weiner is just the symptom of the disease called liberalism.

Or, the festering infected boil that results from liberalism.

[Myrddin]

I’ve passed one of those vehicles in San Diego. There are probably many of them.

[fella]

“I wonder what kind of treatment Weiner will get? I didn’t realize there was a cure for arrogance and stupidity.”

The ancient Romans had a cure thy self plan so did the Japanese up until 1946.

[SunkenCiv]

He’ll have to work up an act, maybe a Janis Ian tribute, move to Vegas.

[SunkenCiv]

I wouldn’t relish being hit by one.

[Windflier]

Wanna make conservatives mad? Lie to them. To make liberals mad, just tell them the truth.

I see that you've seen my tagline ;-)

[Windflier]

Can I steal that for my tagline? That’s REALLY good.

Well, it's been my tagline since long before I joined FR (see below), but you're welcome to use it, if you like.

[denydenydeny]

After the news of the first Tweet broke, he privately assured Dem leaders that he had been hacked and that there was nothing to the story, I’m told.

Basically, he played the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy card, and they all fell for it.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Well you just keep it, hon!!! It’s awesome! Hehe! ;-)

[Windflier]

THAT should be your tagline..love it!

Then you'll love mine. I've been sporting it since day one here.

[Windflier]

Thanks. Even Rush thinks so. He stole it a time or two.

[basil]

I have to also question what sort of “treatment” would be of help to this silly man.