June 16, 2011 06:41 PM UTC

Weiner's Premature Evacuation

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• by: nancycronk

(Thanks for the memories – promoted by Colorado Pols)

Throwing in the Towel.

Going down.

Pulls out.

Beaten.

Deflated.

Packing it in. Zipping it up.

Anthony Weiner told Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday he will be stepping down from his job as a US Congressman. In the words of CBS News:

After nearly three weeks of pressure building on Weiner to call it quits, the New York Democrat has planned a news conference for 2:00 p.m ET Thursday afternoon in the New York City area to announce his resignation.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-50…

In all seriousness, I personally thank Representative Weiner for being a courageous member of Congress who frequently stood up for the average person, cutting through the partisan-b.s., calling things the way he saw them, and reminding other members of Congress who they were (supposed to be) serving. I hope the end of Weinergate will be the beginning of a new era for himself and for his family. May he summon the personal courage he showed in Congress to move on from the past, and build a new life as a husband and father. Best wishes, Representative Weiner!

Commence last-minute Weiner jokes (this may be your last chance).