Is it too early to start moving to the next step? Maybe. But, Anthony Weiner has been contrite, he's fallen on the sword, the distraction is ended.
He's an action person with high intelligence and lots of fire. He's going to want to get back to work soon. What should he do?
Others are thinking about his moving on. We've hashed out in many diaries today our feelings about the politics of how his resignation played out.
Ready to think about what's next? I am.
President Obama is saying this:
I wish Rep. Weiner and his lovely wife well," Obama said in an interview scheduled to air on "Good Morning America" Friday. "Obviously, it's been a tough incident for him, but I'm confident that they'll refocus and he'll refocus, and they'll end up being able to bounce back."
Larry Flynt is offering him a job http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...
After having learned of your sudden and compelled resignation from your Congressional post, I would like to make you an offer of employment at Flynt Management Group, LLC in our Internet group. As a Congressman, you are known for your intensity and perseverance. I believe that this attitude, combined with your service in the House of Representatives' Committee on Energy and Commerce, will make you a valuable asset to this corporation.
The most important thing Mr. Weiner will be doing is putting his marriage back together. This will take time.
Does he need to go away for a while? Yes - he can't run for office right away. But, he can stay active and he can get back into politics fairly soon.
I think he ought to appear as a commentator on cable news shows maybe even soon enough to discuss the budget battle. He could be a clear and strong voice.
What do you think?