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Dems Pick Their Guy to Go After Weiner's Seat

He may not be a 'powerhouse'—but at least David Weprin doesn't tweet

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 8, 2011 8:18 AM CDT

(Newser) – New York Democrats have chosen their man to seek Anthony Weiner’s congressional seat: one David Weprin, an assemblyman from a powerful political family whose Queens home is just blocks from Weiner’s former district. The good: "I've never tweeted in my life and I don't spend any time in the gym," quipped Weprin. “This is an exciting opportunity and I'm looking forward to the campaign." But he "ain't exactly a powerhouse," an insider tells the New York Daily News.

Instead of seeking a charming candidate, party leaders looked for a loyal one to run in the Sept. 13 special election, insiders say. That’s because census-based redistricting could soon remove the seat entirely. "They wanted to pick somebody who wouldn't be dynamic enough to present a problem if he was redistricted out," says the source. Others tell the Daily News that Weprin has promised not to take on any incumbent’s congressional seat in 2012; he’s focusing on New York City politics instead. Head to Mediaite to watch Weprin dance.

In this Sept. 10, 2009 file photo, David Weprin participates in a debate for the office of comptroller, in New York.
In this Sept. 10, 2009 file photo, David Weprin participates in a debate for the office of comptroller, in New York.   (AP Photo/Ken Goldfield, Pool, File)
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jsimmy
Jul 8, 2011 10:26 AM CDT
WTF! Don't these guys have mirrors at home or in their cars or offices? That mustache, along with every other mustache since Magnum P.I., looks terrible! It looks like the broom I use to sweep up my sidewalks!
zdaydream
Jul 8, 2011 9:43 AM CDT
I hope he gets seated soon and gets to work.  No more silly games.     <:-)
CHRiSTFELD
Jul 8, 2011 9:19 AM CDT
That mustache lends as much credibility to him as it does to accused killer Jack Daniel McCullough: http://www.newser.com/story/122950/jack-daniel-mccullough-accused-1957-killer-of-maria-ridulph-says-unused-train-ticket-proves-nothing.html

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