Weiner launches long-shot mayoral bid
In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. And while he’s facing an uphill sprint, his campaign could help his long-term prospects even if he loses, some experts say.
Weiner’s mayoral bid, officially announced late Tuesday, offers a chance for him to update the public’s perception of him from scandal-lashed politician to candidate who’s talking ideas.
“I made some big mistakes, and I know I let a lot of people down, but I also learned some tough lessons,” he said in a video posted online. “I’m running for mayor because I’ve been fighting for the middle class and those struggling to make it my entire life. And I hope I get a second chance.”