Posted on 06/16/2011 6:55:37 AM PDT by illiac
WASHINGTON Representative Anthony D. Weiner has told friends that he plans to resign his seat after coming under growing pressure from his Democratic colleagues to leave the House in the wake of revelations of his lewd online exchanges with women, said a person told of Mr. Weiners plans.
The news comes as Democratic leaders prepared to hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss whether to strip the 46-year-old Congressman of his committee assignments, a blow which would severely damage his effectiveness.
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What a pussy. He should stay on like a real man.
Pelosi Makes Offer Weiner Can't Refuse
He needs to stand firm.
Why a congressman? Hugh Hefner is available again.
I had a client one who was named Ben Dover. My receptionist answered the phone one day and aked for me....when she asked who was calling, he said Ben Dover....she hung up on him.....
I never feel sorry for arrogant people who dig their own grave
It's not an election year, it is an erection year for Weiner.
Premature resignation
“After watching this slimy weasel scream at republicans for months I have to say it is stunningly appropriate justice.”
You said it.
In many ways, he reminds me of Barney Frank (although Barney’s vileness surpasses Weiner’s, yet Barney’s disturbed drivel-mouth continues to babble on).
Agreed, what's in a name? Here's someone whose name was even "funnier" and he did just fine.
“Congress needs to begin firing these losers.”
He represents his district and was elected by the voters there. They should fire him. Too bad if his continued presence embarrasses the Dem leadership. I think you want to set the bar fairly high for removing a seated Rep who was duly elected by his constituents.
Why aren’t the Democrats circling the wagons?
Democrat Congressman Anthony Weiner was duly elected by his degenerate Democrat constituency. His Democrat scum brethren want him to stay. Why play to the cameras when the public knows he embodies what the Democrat Party is all about?
Weiner probably could get a job doing porn, and he probably would enjoy it tremendously.
Weiner tells friends he will resign....................to begin a new career as a porn actor.
I read an article the other day saying that the time between the scandal and resigning is filled with negotiations.
Politicians in Weiner’s position negotiate to step down after being promised an appointment down the line or a lucrative job as a lobbyist.
Politics is so bad ...
Anthony Weiner was a dangerous attack dog for the Left; he was articulate and driven; his Congressional seat was safe; and he promised to threaten our rights for many years as a dangerous adversary. Think of Chuck Schumer--NY Rep who became a Senator and has done untold damage to gun rights, small government principles, etc, etc.
If ONE SHORT MONTH AGO we were told we would have this guy on the ropes by mid-June, it would have been a dream.
So let's revel in his downfall. It's important, and it's a very big victory for political conservatives.
From a cultural perspective, the Weiner resignation (if it happens) also establishes, or perhaps reaffirms, the conservative notion that it's not okay to do whatever you want regarding sexual matters--a notion dear to the Left. But I'll leave that topic to someone else.
Politically, it's a big win if this jerk resigns. With respect, you should be cheering.
Holy crap! We had a mind meld at the exact second!!
Kiss Weiner goodbye.
Wait...
....or how about,
Weiner tells friends he will resign..........to begin a new career as an MS-NBC show host.
He’s a liberal Democrat. He married a Lesbian, Muslim woman who works for Hillary. More stupid is in his DNA.
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