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House Dems Urge Weiner To Quit

Colleagues bailing on NY rep after tweeted penis shot

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 9, 2011 1:19 AM CDT

(Newser) – A growing number of House Democrats are making it clear that they want their Weiner problem to go away. Pennsylvania's Allyson Schwartz, an ally of Nancy Pelosi, was the first to openly call for his resignation, and she was soon followed by others, reports the New York Times. "Having the respect of your constituents is fundamental for a member of Congress,” said Schwartz. "In light of Anthony Weiner’s offensive behavior online, he should resign."

More party leaders will pressure Weiner to step down if he doesn't heed his colleagues, Democrats warn. Pelosi is especially furious about Weiner's attempts to mislead the public about his online affairs, say insiders. The final straw for some Democrats is the newly published photo of the congressman's tweeted penis. Weiner's staffers are already looking into new job opportunities for the congressman, whose wife is in the early stages of pregnancy, sources tell Politico.

Rep. Anthony Weiner waits for an elevator near his office on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Anthony Weiner waits for an elevator near his office on Capitol Hill.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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He’s got to resign. He owes it to the party, he owes it to Congress, and he owes it to the issues he fought for. - Former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell

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RinoHunter
Jun 10, 2011 3:45 PM CDT
Unregistered Sex Offender remains in House of Representatives.  Disgusting.
Tis_I
Jun 9, 2011 12:30 PM CDT
Weiner can overcome this stupidity. If the Repugs can do much, much worse and not resign, even hold a fund raiser last night for one of their 'sinners', Weiner should not resign either. I sincerely hope he does not - he has done a considerable amount of good for our country. 
JoeQ
Jun 9, 2011 11:19 AM CDT
Politicians.  Just a pack of hungry sharks turning on the bloodied one.

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