First and foremost, to those of you that are regular followers of my blog, you can thank my friend Aaron for this post. He encouraged (and coerced) me into writing about this, since I had previously planned on being a shut in for a few days.
Five years ago I had the incredible opportunity to intern for Congressman Anthony Weiner in his Capitol Hill office. Then and now, I firmly believe it was one of the incredible experiences that I have ever had. I got to work with some of the most brilliant people, for a member that I truly admired. He found an issue that he was passionate about, and fought for it, no matter the cost. He defines what a Member of Congress should be -- someone that's there to represent the people and fight for what is right, and not his own selfish interests.
Yesterday watching his press conference was the most emotional evening that I've had since this past election day. I'm not sure which was worse, watching one of my role models crumble on national television as a laughing stock, or watching someone I worked so hard for and became so close with, have to concede and election he so truly deserved to win. Both bought an absurd number of tears to my eyes.
While I acknowledge that what Congressman Weiner did was bad, I will never resign the fact that he is an exemplary congressman. He has always been a voice for his people, and the people of the Democratic Party. He has the guts to go on shows like O'Reilly and Hannity, and successfully defend his beliefs to people whose sole mission is to destroy them. People like Andrew Brietbart live to tear him down, and I hope that they never succeed.
It is my avowed hope that he can get past this horrible patch and continue his impeccable service to the people of NY-9, and the country. Without his voice, I fear for our future.
So, in the most official capacity that I have -- Congressman Weiner, I pledge my unconditional support to you. May you succeed in overcoming this, and continue to be a voice for those who do not have one.
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