E-mail updates
Follow on Twitter
Subscribe to RSSThe New York Post’s cover is of a shirtless Rep. Anthony Weiner: “Naked Truth.” And its editorial page writes this: “Erections have consequences.”
The New York Daily News’ cover: “Yeah, I’m a schmuck.”
Roll Call: “Move over Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Charlie Sheen — the New York Congressional delegation is making a run to be the sex scandal kings of the decade.”
“House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is calling for the House Ethics Committee to investigate whether ‘any official resources were used or any other violation of House rules occurred’ in Rep. Anthony Weiner’s (D-N.Y.) admitted inappropriate contact with women via social media websites,” The Hill writes.
New York Sen. Charles Schumer said in a statement tonight that he is "deeply pained and saddened" by the Anthony Weiner news, NBC’s Libby Leist reports. Weiner worked for Schumer for six years when Schumer was a House member - starting in 1985 when Weiner graduated from college. Weiner then went on to win Schumer's Congressional seat in 1998. On Weiner's website he describes Schumer as a mentor. In tonight's statement, Schumer says "By fully explaining himself, apologizing to all he hurt and taking full responsibility for his wrongful actions, Anthony did the right thing. He remains a talented and committed public servant, and I pray he and his family can get through these difficult times."
Per NBC’s Luke Russert, House Speaker John Boehner will deliver a speech on the economy in Ohio today.
“Republican leaders are considering asking the White House to back a significant reform of the federal budget process in exchange for raising the nation’s debt ceiling,” a two-year budget, The Hill reports.
“The Senate appears unmoved by last week's House action on Libya, content to bring up a bipartisan resolution that would give the chamber's approval for U.S. operations in Libya,” Roll Call writes.
“In mid-December, 14 staffers with the House Homeland Security Committee went on an eight-day trip to Turkey, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates that cost taxpayers more than $150,000. It was an official delegation, but no Members of Congress made the trip,” Roll Call reports.
Leave a Comment:
Watched a NYC newscast last night. His constituents are disappointed but don't wan him to resign. He represents them so it is clearly their choice and their choice alone. His Mia Culpa to the Ethics Committee should be fun to watch and interesting to see how or if he is reprimanded.
Yesterday was a sad day for "A Democratic Voice"! All the Carnival Barkers attention was diverted to Mr.Weiner, takeing everything from the Headlines.
Rep.Weiner, You may be Sorry for Your actions, but That is immaterial Now. You've taken the Trust of many & gave it to the few(who You actually thought wanted to see Your body parts).
I for one will be Unforgiving, as Your Self Gratification does'nt "Impress Me Much"!
Your Democratic Voice is LOST & Mr. Weiner, You are a Loser!
If you have Any principle's left in your body, do the Right thing & take yourself out of the Picture:
Completely!
This headline BEGS for a "Pig in a Blanket" reference, no?
as a dem he must resign. why, not because of the pictures, but because anyone that stupid does not deserve to be in congress.
What was he thinking?
The NSA is watching and listening.
"the New York Congressional delegation is making a run to be the sex scandal kings of the decade.”"
Does the sleeziness of the New York politicos have anything to do with the fact that we have the highest taxes and the biggest union payouts ?? Here in NY, these dirty politicians are dirty beyond just their sex lives. We need BIG changes here in NY !