Well, it seems the political graveyard isn’t quite deep enough for some.
Disgraced former Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner, whose career and reputation imploded under the weight of multiple sexting scandals, appears poised to test the waters for a political comeback.
New York City campaign records indicate that Weiner is positioning himself for a run to represent the city’s second district on the city council next year. That’s right—the man whose name became synonymous with scandal is apparently banking on a second act.
Let’s not forget why Weiner’s name is etched into the annals of political infamy. Serving as a U.S. congressman from New York’s ninth district for over a decade, his trajectory seemed promising—until 2011, when he publicly shared a risqué photo of himself on Twitter.
What followed was a humiliating resignation, a failed mayoral campaign marred by further sexting revelations, and the ultimate disgrace: a federal conviction for sending explicit material to a 15-year-old girl. That incident landed him in prison and on the sex offender registry.
And now, he wants back in. The New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYCCFB) has records showing what appears to be Weiner’s campaign for city council. While no funds have been raised or spent yet, the filing suggests that Weiner may indeed be serious about reviving his political career.
Cue the collective eye roll. Does New York really need a registered sex offender in public office, let alone one whose scandals eclipsed his legislative record? This isn’t about redemption; it’s about hubris. Political comebacks typically involve remorse, reform, and, ideally, time.
For Weiner, the time since his release has been peppered with speculation rather than any public demonstration of changed behavior.
Adding a layer of intrigue is the spotlight on Weiner’s ex-wife, Huma Abedin, a close Hillary Clinton aide, who has since moved on to an engagement with Alex Soros, son of billionaire activist George Soros. The contrast between Abedin’s current life and Weiner’s apparent ambitions couldn’t be sharper.