Former congressmen Anthony Weiner held a press conference to launch his wife's political career. The decision has come out after increased pressure for Weiner to explain what the fuck he's doing right now. After resigning over a lewd twitter photo he has largely stayed out of the public spotlight. That was until, to everyone's shock, he was running for New York City Mayor. The Campaign had been going well until new stories, of very past events, came to light about his continued inappropriate behavior. So this Wednesday morning Mr. Weiner announced the launch of the Weiner political brand name.
Mrs. Weiner, Huma Abedin, is officially the new face on the Weiner campaign. Clinton fans will recall this tactic from the '92 campaign. Giving a heartfelt and apologetic speech, Huma told reporters that her decision to stand behind her husband is for the her Love of New York and it's people. This will probably lead to Mrs. Weiner to run for office herself in the future.
Before Huma runs for office herself first they must gain political capital off Mr. Weiner's current election. Once his political career is reestablished it's just a matter of time til his career peaks, stalls or falls short. Then Mrs. Weiner will be tapped, after a long rumor mill, to run for office. Usually the first office will be something local, but in a populous state. From their they campaign and lend each other clout together. It's rare to see a couple this politically in love.
While political dynasties are nothing new, this is the first launch of a new dynasty in the 21st Century. Republicans have dynasties of their own but they tend to favor more traditional Patrimonial system. Democrats have used this model in the past but tend to shy away from it after the Kennedy fiasco. Instead they've paved the way with the new system called "Nuclear Family Political tag team," a system pioneered by the Clintons. Republicans, such as Newt Gingrich, have tried to copy this system in the past but usually with negative results. This is also the most diverse political couple the Democrats have mounted. In the mean time Washington and New York City brace themselves for the future.
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