Anthony Weiner
Anthony David Weiner (born September 4, 1964) is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the 9th district of the state of New York. Weiner is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early political career
After graduating from college at the State University of New York-Plattsburgh in 1985, Weiner began working on the staff of Charles Schumer, who was then a Congressman from New York.[1]
In 1991, Weiner became the youngest person to be elected to the City Council of New York City.[2] Weiner was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1999.[3][4][5] At first, Weiner said that he had not sent the picture and that somebody must have hacked into his account.[6]
Because of the scandal, Weiner left the House of Representatives. He quit on June 16.[7]
Personal life
Weiner married Huma Abedin in 2010. Their son was born in 2011.
References
- ↑ The Arena: - Rep. Anthony Weiner Bio. politico.com (2011 [last update]). Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ Anthony D. Weiner. jewishvirtuallibrary.org (2005 [last update]). Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ Anthony Weiner’s Big Ego. June 2, 2011. http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/06/anthony_weiners_big_ego.html.
- ↑ Kelly, Jack (June 5, 2011). Weiner's troubling tweet. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11156/1151175-373-0.stm.
- ↑ Unanswered questions in Anthony Weiner's hack story – NYPOST.com
- ↑ Weiner apologizes for lying, 'terrible mistakes,' refuses to resign – CNN.com
- ↑ Bash, Dana. Weiner resigns after sexting scandal - CNN. cnn.com (June 16, 2011]). Retrieved June 18, 2011.