Anthony Weiner

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

  1. "The Arena: - Rep. Anthony Weiner Bio". politico.com. 2011 [last update]. Retrieved June 7, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  2. "Anthony D. Weiner". jewishvirtuallibrary.org. 2005 [last update]. Retrieved June 7, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)
  3. Anthony Weiner’s Big Ego. June 2, 2011. http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/06/anthony_weiners_big_ego.html. 
  4. Kelly, Jack (June 5, 2011). Weiner's troubling tweet. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11156/1151175-373-0.stm. 
  5. Unanswered questions in Anthony Weiner's hack story – NYPOST.com
  6. Weiner apologizes for lying, 'terrible mistakes,' refuses to resign – CNN.com
  7. Bash, Dana (June 16, 2011]). "Weiner resigns after sexting scandal - CNN". cnn.com. Retrieved June 18, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)