Politics & Government

Weiner Says Comeback Could Be in the Cards: Report

Former congressman says it's "now or maybe never" in interview with New York Times Magazine.


Just when you thought you'd seen all there was of Anthony Weiner, a new interview is set to show you a lot more. 

The former congressman and mayoral candidate gave a wide-ranging interview published in The New York Times Magazine this week, in which he confirmed that he's considering a political comeback.

The article profiles both Weiner and his wife, Huma Abedin, and how they've adjusted to the changes in their lives since Weiner's scandal and resignation in 2011.

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For his part, Weiner seems ready to open a new chapter of his life.

“We have been in a defensive crouch for so long,” he told the Times. “We are ready to clear the decks on this thing.” 

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The article also focused on Weiner's role as a parent. is now more than a year old. 

At the end of the day, the political junkies are only interested in one thing: is he going to run or not? Weiner, during the interview, confirmed that he is interested, but still undecided. At one point in the piece, Weiner poses the question to himself:

"am I still the same person who I thought would make a good mayor?”

For more, check out The New York Times Magazine here.


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