July 23rd, 2013
06:45 PM ET
6 years ago


Updated at 10:13 p.m. ET on 7/23







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  1. Jason W

    The mans got some serious nerve on him, so I'll give him some respect for that. He's got a good wife, too.

    July 23, 2013 05:55 pm at 5:55 pm |
  2. Birdman

    When a Democrat cheats, it's 'private'. and they lay low for a few years and re-emerge as a viable candidate. When a Republican cheats, it's scandalous and they resign. If the people of NY vote for this guy they get what they deserve

  3. Eagle0421

    Having an affair and cheating on your wife,while not a good thing. Posting pictures of yourself on public forums half naked or naked is sick. Comparing the two and saying some other politician cheated on his wife is not the same thing. This Wiener is acting like a psycho.

  4. Laura Carr

    Huma looked pathetic standing next to him-why is she humiliating herself when she is so smart and accomplished?

  5. Demigod Vadik, CA

    Keep in mind...

    ...this guy did not even cheat...

    ...remember South Carolina Sanford anyone??? Or Larry Craig??? David Vitter??? Mark Foley???

    ...all the Republicans above remained in office (or in case of Sanford got back)...

    ...so when Repubs complain about Wiener, I cant take them too seriously...

    July 23, 2013 05:56 pm at 5:56 pm |
  6. George

    They do it once, they will do it again. I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop for Mark Sanford...

  7. Lisa

    Why would anyone vote for this loser? Or Spritzer or Sandford? Stupid voters....

  8. 1nd3p3nd3nt

    it's not like he could deny it.
    and it's proof he hasn't changed his behavior.

    ...and we're talking about behavior that would question his ability to govern effectively, since he seems prone to put himself in blackmail friendly positions and compromising situations...

  9. Robin Jones

    Run, Huma, run! Run away as fast as you can!

    July 23, 2013 05:57 pm at 5:57 pm |
  10. Jungle Jim

    What a bunch of misguided nitwits! Has this guy done anything illegal? Why are you so worried about what gets him off? As long as there are no children involved and nothing forcible inflicted on anyone, who cares (except nitwits and teabaggers)?

  11. wecandobetter

    Forget this guy!

  12. Marcus

    What a hypocrite rat ! Can these imbeciles represent us ?? And his wife is another idio–ts for being support him .

  13. malibu123

    Weiner: the quintessential democrat.

    July 23, 2013 05:58 pm at 5:58 pm |
  14. dick Delson

    I'm a lifelong Democrat. I worked in The White House in 1968 for LBJ.
    This idiot should just get lost.

  15. Susan Brownard

    It's not about whether he's told his wife or if she's forgiven him. It's about his behavior and need to photograph his penis and send it to someone. Does NY really need a mayor that does that? It's about public trust. This man does not deserve to hold public office. It's ick!!!

    July 23, 2013 05:59 pm at 5:59 pm |
  16. DrDragster

    Isnt his wife's name Huma-Liated? Poor woman..

  17. CaesarXIII

    NYC will be the next Detroit under this guys leadership. I'm sure it's already at that point though.

  18. Anonymous

    That's why you have to read a piece of paper for your so called apology

  19. U.S. Citizen

    Well, at least we know what his campaign logo should be.

  20. Demian

    Wow, what a fool to AGAIN put at risk his marriage to a beautiful, patient, and ambitious woman.

  21. Joshua Wertheim

    He knew he had kept up this ultra-marital obsession past his outing while in Congress, while he was contemplating a run for office, and kept doing it in spite of a reasonable expectation he would be caught again. That shows a mental imbalance that completely suits him for his role in politics but not a role in government, not to mention a complete disregard of the mind of New Yorkers who were willing to forgive him. Once burned shame on the politician, twice burned shame on the voters.

  22. Whatever

    Someone asked if he can be a good mayor.

    My feelings are if he can lie and betray his wife, his family and the people closest to him, then he most certainly can lie to anyone else, especially the nameless, faceless masses. People make mistakes. We all make mistakes. It seems his behavior continued on beyond his being "caught" and that's what has me saying, "no" to this guy.

    It's like someone who has their drivers license taken away for drunk driving but they continue to drive without it.

  23. If horses had Gods .. their Gods would be horses

    It's been my experience that whenever a Weiner is involved .. there's bound to be trouble!

  24. fredb

    Now here is guy to run a city? – 'great credentials' – no morals – lies – and has the brass to ask for your vote.

    I really feel sorry for his wife – why does she continue to stand up for him ? The guy give hard working clowns a bad name.

  25. MagicPanties

    Oh, he is _so_ toast.
    It's one thing to beg forgiveness, but to do the same crap again?
    Nope, not forgiving no mo', no how, no way.
