I just wrote to Rep. Weiner's congressional office urging him to stay on. This is a man who is guilty of being human. He is also guilty of being a ferocious advocate of the progressive side. For all that people knock the Republicans on this site, you gotta give them one thing. They are loyal - to a fault. They stand by (or maybe in a case like this - overlook) their guy/gal. Why should Democrats shoot their wounded?
Was this a stupid, stupid thing? Yes. But look at Ted Kennedy's situation at Chappaquidick. Another wounded Dem. But he hung in there and was able to be very effective in representing Democratic causes.
Weiner is an articulate, dedicated partisan for the progressive side. He is capable of giving many years of service to this side. Don't stand by and let him twist in the wind. Contact his office and urge him to stay. Bombard his e-mail box. Urge him to hang tough not only for his country, but for his family.