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Will Rep. Weiner's career survive the sexting scandal?
Washington (CNN) - Democratic leaders in Congress turned their backs Tuesday on embattled Rep. Anthony Weiner a day after the New York Democrat admitted to improper sexually-tinged communications with women and lying about it.
"I wish there was some way I could defend him, but I can't," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, told reporters. Asked what he would say if Weiner sought advice, Reid smiled and responded: "I'd tell him to call someone else."
This morning on American Morning, Democratic strategist Robert Zimmerman and CNN political contributor James Carville discuss how Rep. Anthony Weiner can come out strong after the sexting scandal.
Ethics investigation into Rep. Weiner's actions
Capitol Hill is buzzing this morning with talk of Representative Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal, with some insisting that he should resign and others suggesting that the Democratic leadership may force him out in light of Pelosi's call for a House ethics probe.
Republican analyst and advisor to Representative Michele Bachmann Ed Rollins joins Democratic Strategist Kiki McLean this morning to discuss the political issues of the day and whether Rep. Weiner can survive politically in light of his social media controversy.
Breitbart: Rep. Weiner would be 'stupid' if he tried to leak more photos
This morning on "American Morning," Breitbart.com and BigGovernment.com publisher Andrew Breitbart speaks with Kiran Chetry about why he chose to jump on stage before Congressman Anthony Weiner's press conference yesterday.
The man who broke the Rep. Weiner sexting scandal says he used the podium because his voice was hoarse.
"I walked into the ballroom and people surrounded me, started asking me questions," Breitbart says. "They said 'We can't hear you, can you get on the stage." I said, am I allowed to do that? I walked over to the stage, thought I was just going to be using the microphone to protect my voice, because I had bronchitis last week. I had zero idea they would cut it live."
Breitbart adds that he has heard that more photos from the girls who were interacting with Rep. Weiner may be released, and cautioned against any additional photo release.
"If they start going after the girls...as a way to tell girls not to come forward, I have the photo," Breitbart says of some unreleased photos of Rep. Weiner that he allegedly has possesion of. "I can't fathom he would be stupid enough to start going after the girls and start releasing photos of them that they've given. Let it lie," Breitbart adds.
Rep. Weiner political fallout
On Monday, Congressman Anthony Weiner confessed to trading lewd photographs and online messages with as many as six women, an action that will undoubtedly affect his political future in Congress and at home in New York City.
Roll Call's Emily Heil and CNN contributor Errol Louis join Kiran Chetry this morning to discuss the political implications of the Weiner sexting scandal.
Boy's torture sparks rage in Syria
Known as the "Arab Spring," a revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests have been sweeping across the Middle East since December of last year.
In Syria, the story of the torture and murder of a boy named Hamza Ali al-Khateeb has rallied protestors seeking change within the country.
Columnist Mona Eltahawy joins Ali and Christine this morning to discuss the Syrian uprising and the outrage amongst protestors over Hamza's murder.
Yemen: A violent struggle for power
As the conflict in Yemen escalates, government forces have unleashed some of the heaviest shelling yet on their tribal rivals.
With the situation spiraling out of control, Outside Magazine journalist Patrick Symmes joins the AM team to discuss his experiences in Yemen, offering a unique perspective about the forces tearing the country apart.
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