For Weiner, The Pictures Are Only Part of the Scandal

During his circus-like press conference yesterday, Rep. Anthony Weiner stated plainly that he wouldn’t resign. Today everyone is asking whether he should. Actually, what they’re asking is whether Weiner will get over this. Past political sex scandals show that it’s not the scandal, per se, that determines the political outcome. Each crisis situation is unique.

In Rep. Weiner’s case, he’s made a Congressional career out of positioning himself for a run for New York City mayor.

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