With all of us buzzing over Anthony Weiner's admission that he lied, in his press conference this afternoon, I've just read several hundred comments, and have been watching CNN, non-stop.
While most folks are angry, hurt, disgusted, most seem supportive and hope Weiner's career will survive this stupid blunder. But, the question is coming up on the media, and here, will he be able to keep his Congressional position?
Nancy Pelosi just called for an Ethics Investigation, to determine if any government resources have been used or if House rules have been broken.
David Gergen has noted that one House Rule is that members will behave in such a way that they bring no disrespect to the House of Representatives.
David Gergen also noted earlier that had Weiner come clean on day one, he thinks Weiner could have "survived" meaning keep his current Congressional position. But, Gergen noted that Weiner lied to Blitzer, sharply criticized Dana Bash, lied to his wife, to his staff, to his constituents, and to the media. Perhaps, also to himself.
So in addition to the stupid, stupid, stupid, blunder, which many can forgive him for, now we can expect the Republicans to attack his character, and some are bringing up the "double standard issue."
Some have also raised the issue that he has given credibility to that scumbag Breitbart.
I hope he can keep his position, I'm disappointed but he has been a pretty good legislature, and "nobody is perfect" (Was it Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend?)
But, Breitbart is saying he has an additional more pornographic picture which hasn't been released.
And, now Blitzer is asking if any of the women were underage.
It seems that unless Weiner can assure himself that none of the women were underage, and no worse pictures will emerge, perhaps, the best thing for him and his family might be to resign, and start planning his comeback after therapy and personal renewal?
So I have a sort of complicated poll, which I hope I can cover a broader spectrum than just to you think he should resign?
I hope I don't fluff this by trying to do too much in one poll?