Anthony Weiner Inches Towards Mayoral Bid With Television Interview

[brooklynite]

Source: Politicker

In his first television appearance since a social media-induced scandal torpedoed his political career two years ago, a contrite Anthony Weiner began to describe what life may be like under a theoretical Weiner Administration.

In particular, during the taped NY1 interview with Errol Louis, Mr. Weiner staked out several policy positions and offered criticism of the Democratic campaign primary thus far, edging closer to a mayoral bid that, based on the tone of the interview, appeared more likely.

“I got to do it soon. I mean, I’m starting the process and people are inviting me to come things and to talk to them about issues and I’m going to look for opportunities to talk about things as I move forward,” Mr. Weiner said, responding to a question about when he would officially launch a mayoral campaign. “I’ll tell you one thing for sure, I want to be a part of the ideas primary, that’s for sure. That primary I want to do very well in.”

Mr. Weiner has emphasized his interest in “the ideas primary” in other ways recently too. Earlier today, Mr. Weiner produced a policy booklet, for instance. In his interview tonight, Mr. Weiner delved deeper into hot-button policy issues, including stop-and-frisk and a proposed inspector general for the city’s police department. Interestingly, while critiquing how stop-and-frisk is executed, Mr. Weiner expressed his general support for the controversial anti-crime policy, placing him to the right of many of his potential competitors.

Read more: http://politicker.com/2013/04/anthony-weiner-inches-towards-mayoral-bid-with-television-interview/

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I don't particularly hold Weiner's indiscretions against him. However, I think he needs to spend more time re-establishing himself in the policy discussion arena before leaping into a political campaign.

[onehandle]

1. How many inches? nt

[colorado_ufo]

13. Good one!

After Boston, something to bring a smile is healing. Thank you!

[Pterodactyl]

26. You stole my joke! (About 12 hours before I thought of it!)

[MADem]

36. Deliberately provocative headline, I'd say!!! nt

[Renew Deal]

2. lol

[rug]

3. Weiner's mayoral hopes rising.

[hrmjustin]

4. I might vote for him.

[Soylent Brice]

5. "Anthony Weiner Inches..."

Sigh.

[AngryAmish]

6. I don't know the other candidates but he disqualified himself from holding public office

First of all, what sort of weirdo takes photos of that nature and sends them to strangers?

Second of all, what sort of weirdo, knowing that he was guilty, lies to your face about it? He repeatedly made bold statements that he was hacked, et al. So transparent.

Third, what sort of weirdo, once disgraced, does not find a way to live a quiet life? Is there any measure of personal dignity in his character? Has he ever heard of the term personal dignity?

Finally, he has a kid. Bad enough the kid has a last name of Weiner. But to have your dad in the papers on tv and the internet all the time for showing off his weiner is too much. What sort of weirdo would put his child through that?

Go away.

[valerief]

9. Re: First of all, what sort of weirdo takes photos of that nature and sends them to strangers?

A shitload do!

[AngryAmish]

10. That begs the question

There are a lot of weirdos out there. I get that. Can we agree that weirdos should not hold positions of power and authority?

The question remains, what specific sort of weirdo is he?

[valerief]

11. I don't think it's weirdo behavior. You do. I think it's the norm now. I sure as hell wouldn't

do it, but I'm old. Who knows what I'd do if I were young now?

[AngryAmish]

12. Then what sort of weirdo do you think he is?

He is definitely a weirdo. That everyone agrees upon.

[valerief]

17. No, everyone doesn't. That's my point. You do. nt

[AngryAmish]

19. Would you call that normal behavior?

WOuld your significant other call it normal if you did it?

[valerief]

20. I've already answered this question. Bye. nt

[Sunlei]

22. not defending idiot pics but didn't weiner press the wrong tweet or breibart got pics off server?

I don't think many people realise what you email or tweet or post could always become public.

There are paid people watching politicans every single move, waiting for some stupid miss-step. Trolling for some person just like Weiner to take the bait.

I hope Weiner learned his lesson and can keep his brains OUT OF HIS PANTS, if he wants to be a politican and a husband.

[Skittles]

24. I agree

[beaglelover]

30. I agree also.

Go away, you're a liar.

[smirkymonkey]

33. Wow, amazing likeness!

I actually think he would make a fairly decent mayor, despite his incredibly stupid mistake.

[AngryAmish]

38. I'm sure it is from some RW site or another.

I saw it on google image. It made me laugh.

[bigdarryl]

7. He needs to sit his dumb ass down

[BlueStater]

8. I really don't give a flying fuck over what he did.

It was never mine or anyone elses goddamn business. If Repukes like Mark Sanford are allowed to have a comeback, it should be no different for Weiner. He has every right in the world to run for office again.

[colorado_ufo]

14. It was also his wife's business.

Newly married, wife pregnant. Publicly humiliated by husband's actions. Also, he lied to his family, constituents, media, everyone. He sent these photos to women not even knowing their age.

The main factor, as concerns his public service, is a lack of judgment. If he had done these same actions before taking office, it would have been very questionable, but to err is human, and we should not dismiss talent, intellect, and a willingness to serve lightly. But to commit such acts while in elected office, in the public eye, is pretty much, well, stupid at the least.

Years ago my flight instructor told our class that to fly, you need three things: Knowledge, skill, and judgment. You can fly without knowledge, and you can fly without skill, if you know and respect your limitations. But, "If you fly without judgment, it's only a matter of time . . ."

[BlueStater]

16. It's his wife's business.

But not your business. Or my business. Or anyone on this board's business. And definitely not the business of the media or other politicians. So, yeah, I really don't give a crap that he lied to people about something that never should have been their concern from the beginning. And I certaintly don't think he ever should have been forced to resign from his house seat because of it.

He shouldn't have his career permanently ended because he showed poor judgment in his personal life, which has absolutely nothing to do with his job. At least he isn't a hypocrite from the "Party of Family Values". Of course, David Vitter can keep his senate seat and Mark Sanford can return to politics by possibly winning a seat in the House yet Weiner and Spitzer are gone forever. Fuck that.

[colorado_ufo]

23. You are correct in your statement, for sure:

"At least he isn't a hypocrite from the "Party of Family Values". Of course, David Vitter can keep his senate seat and Mark Sanford can return to politics by possibly winning a seat in the House yet Weiner and Spitzer are gone forever. Fuck that."

The reason he is not a hypocrite is because he resigned. Now, how is he any different? BTW, Spitzer is not gone forever - I have seen his many times since on TV, and it would not surprise me if he resumed a political career, as well.

[smirkymonkey]

34. You have a good point there.

A lack of judgment is certainly a liability in politics.

[KoKo]

15. We've lowered the bar so low now...it's not incredible to

see anyone of "questionable character" run for office these days.

Pity on the voters when they get elected and "other stuff" starts to come out, with some of them.

They are ABOVE it ALL!

[MillennialDem]

18. I think he would have survived the scandal if he had a different name

especially, but not exclusively if there was an (R) next to his name of course.

[olddad56]

21. like if his first name was Dick. Or his nickname was 'Tiny'.

[Bucky]

25. When he presses this hard to enter, you can see that he's favoring the right.

This would be a real slap in the face to some NY voters.

[BootinUp]

27. No chance. nt

[Nye Bevan]

28. Pretty sure he's learned his lesson about tweeting his erect cock to college girls. (nt)

[Beacool]

29. Frankly, I don't know how to feel about this.

The guy behaved like an idiot and he hurt his wife. Huma didn't deserve it. She's a nice person who on top of it, was pregnant with his baby at the time.

If I live to be 100, I don't get men. Why risk what's most valuable to you by exhibiting such absolutely stupid and reckless behavior???? Are these men so arrogant that they think no one is going to find out what they did?



P.S. I don't men all men, of course.

[olddots]

31. Weiner will be running against Hertz

Richard Hertz originally from Holden Mass.

[LiberalElite]

32. Oh Lord it's gonna be a long election season in NYC if

Weiner decides to run and this is only one of the first of "witty" headlines. That said, I'd give him a second chance. Apparently his wife has.

[slackmaster]

35. I have to give this a Rec even though I don't have a dog in the fight.

The subject line cracks me up every time I read it.

[TwilightGardener]

37. He deserves every mocking/innuendo-filled headline he gets.

I don't know why people like him just don't stay in the private sector--why do they think they're still fit to lead and serve the public, after their stupid deeds? Looking at you too, Mark Sanford, David Vitter.

[The Stranger]

39. I heard that he is arousing support.