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Weiner resigns in sex scandal deflates political star
Nearly three weeks after a lewd tweet caused a national furor over Anthony Weiner the seven term congressman publicly resigned at a Brooklyn seniors center. He apologized stating the distraction made continuing impossible and hinted at future public life. Democratic leaders urged his exit as Obama and Pelosi weighed sanctions and a special election loomed to fill his Queens Brooklyn district seat.
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