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Weiner rising

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In the polls, I mean. Oh, would you stop it?

Marist Poll:

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner formally declared his candidacy for mayor of New York City last week. In the first poll since his online video announcement, Weiner places second with the support of 19% of the city’s registered Democrats. New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn still leads but with only 24% of Democrats’ support, the lowest she has had in this race.

Among registered Democrats in New York City, including those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate, if the Democratic primary were held today, here is how the contest would stand:

24% Christine Quinn
19% Anthony Weiner
12% Bill de Blasio
11% Bill Thompson
8% John Liu
1% Sal Albanese

1% Other
23% Undecided

Weiner’s coming up right behind you, Christine! (What’s that? …Oh. Ohhhh.) Umm, never mind.

Is it really a surprise that Weiner is surging like this? That his support is so firm? He’s a lifelong New Yorker, he’s got a recognizable face (among other body parts), he’s drawn up a 64-point plan for the city, he goes on the Internet and shows his penis to all sorts of women who aren’t his wife and then blames his political opponents for it… What’s not to like?

Anthony Weiner will be the next mayor of New York City. And it’s gonna be awesome.

Granted, I don’t have to live there.

Update: I’ve been trying to make friends with him on Twitter. I’ll let you know how it goes!