Tag Archives: Anthony Weiner

Know Thy Enemy: Andrew Breitbart

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Mr. Universe

(Ed. note: Know Thy Enemy is an experimental series profiling particularly prominent political pundits and players. The title is a nod to Sun Tzu. We’ll try to profile more than just conservatives as our liberal bent is wont to do) … Continue reading →

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Never Ending Elections

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Mr. Universe

A couple of elections are taking place today. Polls have closed in New York’s 9th District formerly held by sexting Senator Anthony Weiner. Dave Weperin is the Democratic candidate running for his seat. Many people thought this was a lock … Continue reading →

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Free Forum Friday June 17th Edition

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Obviously the big news is the resignation of Congressman Anthony Weiner yesterday. The second story is the media’s treatment of the story. Finally, there’s the double standard of the Republicans who remain in their seats despite engaging in similar and … Continue reading →

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Democrats to Weiner: Get Under the Bus Already

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Earlier today Democratic leadership including Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, DNCC Chair Wasserman-Shultz, DCCC Chair Israel, and former DCCC Chair Van Hollen all called for Rep. Anthony Weiner to resign his seat in the House. At about the same time reports … Continue reading →

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Politics in the Age of New Technology

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Anthony Weiner apparently missed the memo: if you’re a public figure, your personal activity on the Internet is now a matter of public record. New York Representative Chris Lee of the 26th District resigned his seat over similar discoveries of lascivious abuses … Continue reading →

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Hot Fudge Sunday January 2

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Monotreme

According to the AP, here is the lineup for this week’s Sunday news shows: This Week (ABC) — Austan Goolsbee, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers; actor George Clooney and John Prendergast, co-founder of the Enough Project, an … Continue reading →

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