Sex Offender RUNS Again – NYC REACTS

Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner, a registered sex offender who served prison time for sexting a minor, is now attempting a political comeback while joking that “women are crazy about me.”

At a Glance 

  • Former Congressman Anthony Weiner is running for New York City Council despite his history as a registered sex offender
  • Weiner served 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to sexting a 15-year-old girl
  • His original 2011 scandal forced his resignation from Congress and his “Carlos Danger” activities ended his 2013 mayoral campaign
  • The FBI investigation into Weiner’s laptop played a role in Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential defeat
  • Weiner is now making jokes about his scandals, claiming “women are crazy about me” during a recent interview

Sex Offender Launches City Council Bid

Anthony Weiner, whose political career spectacularly imploded after multiple sexting scandals including one involving a minor, is now seeking a seat on the New York City Council. Weiner is running in the Democratic primary for Manhattan’s East Side District 2, attempting to rebuild his political career despite being a registered sex offender who served 21 months in federal prison. His campaign comes after a series of scandals that began over a decade ago and ultimately contributed to significant political consequences extending far beyond his own career. 

From Congressman to Convict

Weiner’s political downfall began in 2011 when he admitted to sending inappropriate selfies to multiple women, forcing his resignation from Congress. Rather than stepping away from public life, Weiner attempted a political comeback with a 2013 New York City mayoral campaign. That effort collapsed when it was revealed he had resumed inappropriate online activities under the pseudonym “Carlos Danger.” His behavior deteriorated further, culminating in criminal charges for sexting with a 15-year-old girl, to which he pleaded guilty in 2017. 

The scandal’s impact extended far beyond Weiner’s personal disgrace. When FBI agents seized his laptop during their investigation, they discovered emails from Hillary Clinton’s private server, as Weiner’s now ex-wife Huma Abedin was a top Clinton aide. This discovery prompted then-FBI Director James Comey to reopen the Clinton email investigation just days before the 2016 presidential election. Many political analysts believe this late development contributed significantly to Clinton’s defeat by Donald Trump.

“Women Are Crazy About Me”

Despite his criminal history and registered sex offender status, Weiner recently appeared on a YouTube show hosted by comedian Adam Friedland where he made light of his past. When asked about women’s reactions to him, Weiner replied, “Oh for sure, for sure, my god, they’re crazy about me. Women are crazy about me.” This flippant response comes despite his conviction for sexting with a minor and the significant damage his actions caused to multiple lives, including his own family.

In the interview, Weiner attempted to attribute the intensity of his scandal partly to his unfortunate last name and the timing of events, suggesting his actions might not generate the same level of coverage today. He also joked about being mistaken for another disgraced New York politician, Eliot Spitzer, who resigned as Governor following revelations he had patronized prostitutes. “They thought I was Eliot Spitzer,” Weiner said, seemingly amused by the confusion between two major political sex scandals. 

The Painful Reality of the Sex Offender Registry

While Weiner has adopted a cavalier attitude about his past in public, he has acknowledged that being on the sex offender registry remains painful even after serving his prison sentence. This requirement follows his conviction for transferring obscene material to a minor, behavior that came to light during an FBI investigation that uncovered communications with a 15-year-old girl. The registry requirement means Weiner’s criminal history follows him permanently, regardless of any political aspirations.

Weiner’s attempt at political resurrection comes at a time when many voters and political observers question whether someone with his history should be entrusted with public office again. His campaign for city council represents a remarkable test of whether voters in one of America’s most progressive cities are willing to overlook criminal sexual misconduct involving a minor in favor of whatever political positions Weiner now advocates, more than a decade after his initial fall from grace.

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