Posted on 05/22/2013 11:47:22 AM PDT by Olog-hai
Anthony Weiner’s run for redemption is officially on.
The ex-congressman whose career imploded in a rash of raunchy tweets two years ago said in a YouTube video announcement late Tuesday that he’s in the New York City mayoral race. He’d said last month he was considering it. …
The Democrat is jumping into a crowded field for September’s primary. He’s arriving with some significant advantages, including a $4.8 million campaign war chest, the possibility of more than $1 million more in public matching money, polls showing him ahead of all but one other Democrat—and no end of name recognition. …
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Weiner lets it all hang out.
Why not? The current one's certainly a dick.
It's not just his name that everyone in the country recognizes.
Great picture, looks like he was mentored by one of the best liars in politics.....
Can’t wait for the campaign video
“Stick a Weiner in Gracie Mansion”
You know what the tragic thing is? He’ll do a better job than Bloomberg. Hell, Marion Barry could.
Well, let's see, Bloomberg has the "no-soda for anyone" thing locked up.
Darn.
I can't think of anything that does not end with "free hot dogs for all!"
I’d already rather live in Detroit where I can eat or drink what I want, smoke, and most important, legally defend myself.
A neighbor of mine visited relatives in Detroit the other day. He went out to dinner at a local restaurant and had an after dinner smoke right there at the table despite the law. The owner said he doesn’t care about any idiotic laws telling him how to run his business.
Weiner - In your face governance
This crud has no shame....Oh the complete arrogance of this man defies immagination! But then he knows how stupid the general public is or he wouldn’t even had attempted this.
How about “Weiner - Up for the Challenge!”
I think it’s going to be hard for Weiner to rise up.
wow, where did this come from? did this just spring up?
I gotta keep up the news more often.
Just goes to show you, any Tom, Dick or Harry can be come Mayor of NYC.
is Weiner the thrust of the article?....I dont want to plunge in, again and again on the these threads....because i walk away unsatisfied, sleepy and all sweaty
Replacing a D!CK with a Wiener
“, including a $4.8 million campaign war chest, the possibility of more than $1 million more in public matching money,....”
How much of that goes directly to the candidate? Is running for office a lucrative occupation?
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