anthony-weiner

The Time Anthony Weiner Tweeted With a Porn Star

Adrian Chen · 05/31/11 05:23PM

As Weinergate drags into its fourth day, Anthony Weiner refuses to answer the question of whether the dick in the pic is his. But just how long is this scandal's… legs? Maybe longer, now that we learn of a porn star who claims to be Twitter buddies with the congressman.

Weinergate, Day Two: the Anthony Weiner Affair Theory

Max Read · 05/29/11 12:43PM

It's been 36 hours since a photo of an underwear-covered erect penis appeared on the official Twitter account of Rep. Anthony Weiner (D - N.Y.). The congressman says he was hacked, but right-wing bloggers, vowing to take the alleged Weiner erection as far as it goes, have uncovered what they say is evidence of an affair. Let's take a long, hard look at Weinergate.

Did Anthony Weiner Tweet a Picture of His Weiner?

Max Read · 05/28/11 04:55PM

Did liberal hero and would-be Mayor of New York Rep. Anthony Weiner (D - N.Y.) Tweet a picture of his own, underwear-clad erection last night? Conservative bloggers sure seem to hope so!

NPR Defunding Vote Triggers Another Anthony Weiner Rant

Jim Newell · 03/18/11 11:17AM

The House Republicans' vote to strip NPR of federal funding yesterday was great news for funnyman Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner! It gave him the opportunity to rant sarcastically, again, with a monologue he probably spent all night working on. Since House votes are automatic party-line approvals for whatever Republicans want nowadays, these bitter Weiner rants are pretty much the only reason for Democrats to pay attention to the chamber at all.

Raise Your Hand If You're Running for Mayor in 2013

cityfile · 11/11/09 02:06PM

Anthony Weiner is finally admitting that he'd probably be New York City's mayor-elect right now if he hadn't made the decision last spring to remain on the sidelines. Not that he has any regrets, of course. Had he elected to run, he would have totally neglected his responsibilities in Washington and then he wouldn't have been able to play such a central role in passing health care legislation. Obviously! Weiner also says that if he'd jumped into the race, Mayor Bloomberg would have been forced to spend $150 million on his campaign (instead of the $90 million he spent going up against Bill Thompson), since Bloomberg's advisers "were afraid" of him. So Weiner saved the mayor $60 million? Sounds like someone deserves a gift, Mr. Mayor. [NYT]