Thursday, June 9, 2011

Quo Vadis, Weiner?

After graduating from SUNY, the esteemed Representative Weiner went to work for then Representative Charles Schumer. The esteemed Mr. Weiner, after six years with Schumer, ran for and won a seat on the New York City Council. When Schumer left to take D'Amato's seat in the Senate, the esteemed Mr. Weimer ran for his House seat and won. He has been there doing what he does since.

A great problem underlies the esteemed Representative Weiner's future: If he resigns, what will he do? He would presumably have to go into the workplace and get a job. This "job" behavior is quite foreign to politicians and it is certainly foreign to the esteemed Mr. Weiner. His entire life has been spent in the pursuit of the political holy grail: permanent political position and its benefits. How would he apply for a job? What qualifications could he bring? And what about his bizarre personal history? What business could seriously consider him?

Somehow, despite liabilities that would stultify the average job seeker, Mr. Weiner will likely prevail. Why do you suppose that is?

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