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Anthony Weiner

Why Weiner’s seat in NY went to Republican Bob Turner

Global Politics

New York’s largely Democratic 9th congressional district switched teams after a hectic political season — what this upset means for Obama’s chances in 2012.

Anatomy of Anthony Weiner’s ‘Weinergate’ scandal

Global Politics

Anthony Weiner’s resignation could hurt Obama and the Democrats

Global Politics

The Art and Science of the Public Comeback

Top of the Hour: GOP Scores Upset in New York, Morning Headlines

GOP candidate Bob Turner nabs Weiner’s congressional seat

Global Politics

Yesterday, there was a special election for the New York Congressional seat left vacant by disgraced Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner. The largely Democratic district would logically have gone to Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin, but due to myriad political factors Republican businessman Bob Turner won the race. Anna Sale of  WNYC’s  It’s a Free Country  reports on why this […]

Democrats May Lose New York, Nevada House Seats Today

Two special elections for Congressional seats scheduled for today could end in losses for Democrats. In New York City, Rep. Anthony Weiner’s old seat is up for grabs. Republican Bob Turner, a 70 year old businessman without any government experience, is facing off against State Assemblyman David Weprin. If Turner is elected, he will be […]

The World

After Weiner, Will Special Election Be a Referendum on Obama?

Global Politics

Will Anthony Weiner’s replacement change the political spectrum or become a referendum on President Obama’s politics, as a litmus test for 2012? Anna Sale and Todd Zwillich join us to discuss.

The World

Rep. Anthony Weiner to Step Down

Global Politics

WNYC and It’s a Free Country reporter Anna Sale reports on the news that Rep. Anthony Weiner will step down in the wake of a “sexting” scandal, in which the Congressman sent lewd photographs to women via Facebook and Twitter.

Top of the Hour: Rep. Weiner Apologizes, Morning Headlines

In a press conference Monday, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) admitted to tweeting lewd photos of himself and apologized for lying to the press, his colleagues and family.