/tags/anthony-weiner Anthony Weiner en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT /arts-life/2016-06-17/weiner-is-as-unflinching-as-it-is-suprising-for-its-behind-the-scenes-access Known for his fiery liberalism, Anthony Weiner was a seven-term congressman from New York who suddenly got famous for something else. It came to light… Fri, 17 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT /arts-life/2016-06-17/weiner-is-as-unflinching-as-it-is-suprising-for-its-behind-the-scenes-access Howie Movshovitz /npr-news/2013-09-11/anthony-weiners-run-ends-with-a-flourish-of-his-finger The former congressman, who had been attempting a comeback from a sexting scandal, got just 5 percent of the votes Tuesday in his bid to be the Democratic nominee in New York City's mayoral race. In a chaotic scene as he left his election night event, he flipped the bird. Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-11/anthony-weiners-run-ends-with-a-flourish-of-his-finger Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-09-04/racist-remark-leads-to-spat-between-anthony-weiner-voter The campaign of the embattled New York City mayoral candidate continues to be rife with drama. This time, a war of words broke out at a Brooklyn bakery. Wed, 04 Sep 2013 23:41:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-04/racist-remark-leads-to-spat-between-anthony-weiner-voter Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2013-07-28/weiner-campaign-manager-quits-after-latest-sexting-scandal The New York City mayoral candidate has seen his polling numbers drop precipitously since the latest revelations. Sun, 28 Jul 2013 18:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-28/weiner-campaign-manager-quits-after-latest-sexting-scandal Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-07-23/anthony-weiner-acknowledges-more-inappropriate-messages According to a "nightlife" website, Weiner sexted with an unidentified woman about a year after he resigned from Congress. Weiner is trying to revive his political career with a run for New York City mayor. Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:13:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-23/anthony-weiner-acknowledges-more-inappropriate-messages Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2013-05-22/anthony-weiner-jumps-into-race-to-be-nyc-mayor The former congressman's career appeared to be over when he resigned in 2011 because of an extramarital sexting scandal and his lies about it. Now, he tells voters, "I've made some big mistakes. ... I hope I get a second chance to work for you." The Democratic primary is set for Sept. 10. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-22/anthony-weiner-jumps-into-race-to-be-nyc-mayor Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-04-22/anthony-weiner-makes-twitter-comeback The disgraced politician who resigned his congressional seat after sending sexual images to female followers on the social networking site — and then lying about it — rejoined Twitter on Monday. His first tweet was a link to a policy paper he authored. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-22/anthony-weiner-makes-twitter-comeback Krishnadev Calamur /npr-news/2013-04-11/notes-on-a-sex-scandal-rebounding-from-disgrace Politicians who were caught up in sex scandals have often achieved second careers in media and lobbying. Now, some want to return to elective office. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:13:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-11/notes-on-a-sex-scandal-rebounding-from-disgrace Alan Greenblatt /npr-news/2013-04-10/anthony-weiner-is-eyeing-a-return-to-politics Brought down by a sexting scandal nearly two years ago, the former congressman is considering a run for mayor of New York City. In a long New York Times Magazine report, Weiner and his wife, Huma Abedin, talk about the scandal, their marriage and the odds against a successful comeback. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:25:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-10/anthony-weiner-is-eyeing-a-return-to-politics Mark Memmott /npr-news/2011-09-13/republican-wins-n-y-democrat-weiners-house-seat Republicans pulled off an upset in Tuesday's special election in New York City to replace former congressman Anthony Weiner. Bob Turner claimed victory over Democrat David Weprin. Turner framed the result as a referendum on the policies of President Obama. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:01:00 GMT /npr-news/2011-09-13/republican-wins-n-y-democrat-weiners-house-seat Joel Rose