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House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Calls For Ethics Investigation On Rep. Weiner

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The fallout from Rep. Anthony Weiner‘s news conference Monday includes a formal Congressional investigation, as House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Steve Israel, the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee are now calling for an ethics investigation over the series of sexually explicit conservations and lewd photos Weiner exchanged with at least six women over the last three years. “I am deeply disappointed and saddened about this situation; for Anthony’s wife, Huma, his family, his staff and his constituents,” Pelosi said in a statement released on Monday night.

Politico quotes the two Democratic lawmakers saying the focus of the investigation will involve any possible misuse of Congressional resources:

“I am calling for an Ethics Committee investigation to determine whether any official resources were used or any other violation of House rules occurred.”

Israel added: “Congressman Anthony Weiner engaged in a deep personal failure and inappropriate behavior that embarrassed himself, his family, and the House. Ultimately, Anthony and his constituents will make a judgment about his future .

“To remove all remaining doubt about this situation, I agree with Leader Pelosi’s request that the House Ethics Committee use its authority to begin an investigation.”

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  • TfT

    Well, well, well…..my guess is he will be found guilty of ethics violation. See the info from Brussard.

  • Jaurez

    “I am calling for an Ethics Committee investigation to determine whether any official resources were used..”

    That’s already been proven to be the case. One of his sexting pals called him back on a number he called her on and it was a “call out only” line. Case closed.

  • http://constitutionallibertarian.co.cc DavidKramer

    Heard under her breath “we have to find a rug big enough to put Weiner, Waters and several others under”.

  • Big Eddie

    Nancy promised a quick investigation of Charlie Rangel , and it took years .

    The difference here may be that Weiner is an obnoxious hatchet man , but it’s hard not to like Charlie .

  • tatboy

    Finally decide to drain that swamp did ya Nancy???

  • http://constitutionallibertarian.co.cc DavidKramer

    Jaurez said:
    “I am calling for an Ethics Committee investigation to determine whether any official resources were used..”

    That’s already been proven to be the case. One of his sexting pals called him back on a number he called her on and it was a “call out only” line. Case closed.

    Yes but, Democrats are allowed to have sexting from their DC offices. Heck, they are allowed to have sex in the Oval office and then lie about it. What is a little lying and dishonor have to do with anything.

    What I find ironic, if a military man did such a thing, they would be booted from the military. Because it leaves open the military man for blackmail. I guess it is okay for those in the government to do despicable things that they could be blackmailed for. Because we all know they have no real power right? /s

  • Helix

    We already know he(Weiner) has no ethics, honor, and few if any morals. Let’s skip the investigation as a waste of money and go straight to the resigning in disgrace part.

  • david r

    If he really has Pelosi after him, it could end up a Greek tragedy. The D’s must look they are truly concerned about his conduct or they cede the “family values” vote to the anti-O’s.

  • NonElite

    I’m a bit confused. Nancy Pelosi did the honorable thing here. All I want to know is, what’s her angle?

  • TfT

    He angle is that if the ethics committee is conducting an investigation – it goes behind closed doorsand into the den of silence.

    It is already proven he used congressional resources, see the interview with Brussard….done. Anthony lied again when he claimed not so.

    He is not only a pervert, but clearly a serially liar.

  • illusive man

    House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Calls For Ethics Investigation On Rep. Weiner

    And with that, the “liberal” civil war has begun.

    I wonder what side will win? Team “Libtard” or team “Teabagged”
    My carbon credits are on team Teabagged.

  • news_junkie

    Holding his seat should be the least of his worries. If any explicit photos (and he damn near admitted there are some in cyberspace) were sent to underage women, he’d better be worried about not heading to prison for a felony. Get a good lawyer, Tony.

  • felixw

    Good idea, Nancy. Why don’t you ask Charlie Rangel and Maxine Watters to head up the committee?

  • Just my Opinion

    Were Nancy’s lips moving ?

  • puck30

    tatboy said:
    Finally decide to drain that swamp did ya Nancy???

    Of course! She wants that majority back, get that Weiner to the front burner!

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