Harry S. Truman once said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” It’s advice that Democratic New York Rep. Anthony Weiner might do well to heed, as he’s rapidly running out of friends on Capitol Hill.
Democrats have spared no time in distancing themselves from Weiner. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has already called for an ethics investigation into Weiner’s actions, and many more have called for his resignation.
Maine Rep. Mike Michaud said it would be best for Weiner’s family if he resigned.
“When you look at the situation, the more information that’s coming out, I think quite frankly it’s better for him and his family if he did resign,” Michaud said.
Virginia Senate candidate Tim Kaine, a former Democratic National Committee chairman, also jumped into the mix.
“Lying is unforgivable,” Kaine, said. “Lying publicly about something like this is unforgivable and he should resign.”
Even those not calling for his resignation haven’t hesitated to verbally dress the congressman down. Weiner’s fellow New York Representative, Nydia M. Velázquez, reportedly scolded him, saying: “How can you explain that somebody can be so smart but so stupid?”
And the New York Times reports that some Democrats are already recruiting potential candidates to run for Weiner’s seat.
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