Anthony Weiner: 'My political career is probably over'


Former congressman Anthony Weiner admits in an interview with Politico that he's most likely done with politics following his multiple sex scandals.
"I mean, realistically, my political career is probably over," says Weiner, who turned 50 last month. "The only job I ever wanted more than Congress was mayor, and I don't think that either of those two jobs are going to be available. So, no, it's not like, 'OK, how do I get back in?' I'm not thinking that anymore. I think I kind of took my stab at that." [Politico]
The candor isn't surprising given Weiner's two embarrassing public downfalls. Weiner, who is married, resigned from Congress in 2011 after admitting he sexted random women, and he then torpedoed a comeback mayoral bid in New York City when more extramarital shenanigans — complete with his sexcapade pseudonym, "Carlos Danger" — came to light.
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Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.
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