New York – Sources tell NBC New York that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is likely to call a special election for Sept. 13 to fill the seat of disgraced Rep. Anthony Weiner.
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Weiner handed in his official resignation letter on Monday; it is to take effect midnight Tuesday.
The names of several potential candidates have surfaced, including Democratic state Assemblyman Rory Lancman, Republican City Councilman Eric Ulrich, Democratic Councilman Mark Weprin, former Democratic Councilman Eric Gioia, former Democratic Councilwoman Melinda Katz and Democratic Assemblyman David Weprin.
The person elected to the seat would only be there to serve out the remainder of Weiner’s term, which expires in 2012. And after that, New York could lose the district entirely because of population shifts.
Maybe I’ll throw my hat in the ring. I don’t Twitter or use Facebook
Several of these names are solid, progressive Democrats with proven records of support for Administration programs that are necessary to help the underprivilged. They would continue Weiner’s legacy.
What about Dov as a candidate?
Any candidate for this seat is wasting their time and money. This district is going to be carved up and eliminated in a year. A fitting tribute to Weiner who caused shame and derision to Brooklyn and Queens.
Jeff Weisenfeld, where are you?