WATCH: The Daily Show blasts San Diego's 'pervert' mayor

John Oliver breaks out the "Eww-O-Meter" on Mayor Bob Filner, San Diego's answer to Anthony Weiner

John Oliver skweres Bob Filner
(Image credit: Daily Show)

On Wednesday night, Daily Show interim host John Oliver took another swipe at New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner, but then reminded America that New York doesn't have a lock on "perverts" in city hall. Oliver, of course, was referring to San Diego Mayor Bob Filner (D), who faces accusations of sexual harassment from eight women (so far).

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.