Should Democrats Stand by Rep. Anthony Weiner?

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What surprises me is that we have some elected officials that are just too stupid to lead. What part of the behavior shows the vast intelligence of a leader?

Was it the sending of compromising photos to virtual strangers?

Was it the denial of sending those photos and blaming others?

People get all hung up on the morals of the entire thing. Bad argument. The fact is, the man is a bonehead with very poor decision making skills.

Dennis of WA 8:58AM June 10, 2011

If Democrats don't stand up for integrity and honesty in their leaders, they're foolish, they're setting a bad example for young people.

Democrats have a real problem with morals, decency, honesty, and principles.

The fact that they're even asking the question whether he should stay... is proof.

I'm watching Morning Joe, and Maxine Waters is on there. This is the woman

who was accused of Abusing her Authority. What did the Democrats do about

Maxine Waters??? Look at Charlie Rangel, he got caught failing to pay Millions in Taxes! He's still in office too.

I see Maxine Waters' face on TV and it just reminds me of the Hypocrisy of the Democrats! I'm not listening to what this corrupt woman is saying because I know she's a crook, along with Charlie Rangel.

Paul of OH 8:50AM June 10, 2011

How can this bother anyone, all you have to remember is Kennedy at Chappaquiddick or Clinton and Clinton and Lewinsky. I did not see them resign, just our morals.

of 9:43PM June 09, 2011

Weiner's conduct over the past year has exemplified, immoral, negative conduct unbecoming of a Congressman. His name has become a national punchline and has been added to the growing list of elected representatives that have engaged in reprehensible behavior. Any elected official who has not publicly called on him to resign has condoned his behavior even with implied silence. Its time for members of Congress to step up to the plate and demand higher standards. Weiner has become a national distraction and has contributed to the perception of mediocrity and moral ambiguity associated with elected officials. How much longer are our tax dollars going to fund his salary? Its time for Weiner to resign.

Joe Stone of NY 4:58PM June 09, 2011

He sent unsolicited sexual messages to young women who contacted him in his capacity as a congressman. Isn't that harassment? How can he claim that he will be able to do his job effectively when he views political conversations as an opportunity for another conquest?

It's not just the people in his district who have to deal with him either. He might sponsor a piece of legislation that deeply impacts someone living in Iowa or Alaska; and those people, like Gennette Cordova, could be subjected to crotch shots when all they were trying to do was comment on government issues.

Corey of DE 4:35PM June 09, 2011

He has done something really stupid. BUT he does not appear to have broken any law. Let him alone and move on. There are more important things going on in the country,

Dona Klein of CA 3:51PM June 09, 2011

How is a pervert surprising an unwitting recipient via e-mail or tweet with a picture of his privates different from doing the same thing as a flasher on the street?


Charge Weiner with indecent exposure. Let a judge (and possibly) jury decide criminality of the situation and guilt of the individual. And, if guilty, let Weiner live out the remainder of his life as a registered sex offender.

Liquidity of CT 2:38PM June 09, 2011

The voters in his district should decide. I see no evidence that he has not served their intrests well. The last picture may not be him and I would not trust Opie and Anthony or Breitbart. They are media maniputators and scam artists. of CA 2:16PM June 09, 2011

Despite the deliciousness of another political scandal, let me remind all that the man has broken no law and this is about private naughty talk and pictures which the media paid money to acquire. It is not yet against the law to lie to a reporter. Besides, men always lie about sex! It is up to his wife to decide if he crossed the fidelity line. Anthony Weiner should not be likened to the hypocritical politicians who set themselves up on a holier-than-thou pedestal of so-called Family Values or anti-homosexuality and then got caught with their pants around their ankles (metaphorically or literally). Yes, he acted like a moron. Yes, he deeply embarrassed himself. But he certainly is not the first man to venture into internet chat rooms, telephone 'adult' services, engage in sex talk over the telephone, or flirt inappropriately with women. You can't turn on the TV or login to the internet without getting bombarded with sexual come-on ads. I don't condone what he did. But let's keep it in perspective. When compared to real predators and real sex scandals, this private behavior is innocuous - even if unsavory.

Can he recover and get back to doing his job of serving his constituents? Larry Craig did; he was arrested for soliciting sex from a man in a public bathroom stall. Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina lied about absenting the state for a tryst with his South American paramour and he managed to keep his job. Recall, too, Weiner isn't popular among fellow House members. Some are relishing the opportunity to take him down a peg. They find his style too direct, too abrasive, too intellectual, and too New York Jewish. This is a news cycle distraction. Takes the focus off serious topics that ought to be on the front burner. Does Weiner's private conduct warrant over-turning an election outcome? Congressmen and women serve two-year terms. It won't be long before voters in his district decide who will represent them in the next election cycle.

P. Hizes of MA 2:16PM June 09, 2011

How is sending an unwanted and indecent photograph by e-mail or tweet different from an in-person pervert unveiling? It seems to me that a prosecutor that wanted to run for mayor in NY and WIN (Republican or Democrat) would do exactly that.

Liquidity of CT 2:12PM June 09, 2011

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