Anthony Weiner Gets Into Shouting Match in First Confrontation Over Sexting Scandal

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By Jill Colvin

He’s back. An explosive Anthony Weiner received his first serious criticism from voters over the sexting scandal that forced him to resign from Congress Wednesday night–sparking a shouting match that marked the most heated moment of his campaign to date.

Mr. Weiner had given his usual stump speech touting middle class jobs and his book of policy proposals at a New Kings Democrats candidates forum in Williamsburg when the floor was opened to questions.

The second came from Chris Owens, a Brownstone Brooklyn district leader and a supporter of one of Mr. Weiner’s electoral rivals, who berated Mr. Weiner for his conduct.

“I have a three word question, ‘How dare you?’” he began, seething as he spoke. “I’m a parent, I’ve got two sons. I represent the Democratic Party. I am outraged and disgusted by you, both by what you did and by the fact that you have the arrogance to run for mayor now. And the only reason why you’re running for mayor is because you have this money that you’re going to lose.”

Read more at http://politicker.com/2013/06/anthony-weiner-gets-into-shouting-match-in-first-confrontation-over-sexting-scandal/

[BeyondGeography]

1. This quote shows why Weiner isn't dead in the wiener

“He’s very intense!” said club member Lacey Tauber, who’d asked Mr. Weiner his views about the controversial Upper East Side waste transfer station and was met with an equally explosive response.  While startling, she said she found his honesty “refreshing.”

“You want politicians to be honest and to be real. But,” she said, “I also want them to be respectful of their constituents at the same time.”

New Yorkers really do like smart, intense people; it certainly is what I always liked about the guy.

[hrmjustin]

2. I met him at a rally in NYC in 2005 and I have to say he is personable and smart.