Rep. Anthony Weiner resigned from office Thursday, saying, "Unfortunately, the distraction that I have created" has made it "impossible" to continue his work in Congress.  Weiner apologized "for the personal mistakes I have made and for the embarrassment I have caused" to his neighbors, his constituents, and his wife.

Republican Rep. Peter King, who once engaged in a shouting match with Weiner on the House floor, said Weiner had to resign because he would now be ineffective in Congress.  King called Weiner "talented" and said: "I always felt he was so ambitious, so driven to succeed, that apart from morality or anything else, that he would never leave himself so exposed, as he's done, so literally."  Read more here. Photo/CNN

CH:  I watched Congressman Weiner live.  I have never cared for Rep. Weiner but I am willing to admit it took courage to opt for a press conference instead of delivering a written press release.  I felt that the heckling was poor given the time and manner it was done.  Mr. Weiner should have been able to deliver his statements without interruption. 

Are you satisfied now?

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