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Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) announces his resignation June 16, 2011 in Brooklyn. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner Eyeing Political Comeback?

The former congressman is reportedly talking to friends about a 2013 comeback, possibly running for mayor or public advocate and the friends are making the public to see how it flies with New Yorkers.

2012/07/16

Rep. Anthony Weiner announces his resignation - New York, NY - Jun 16, 2011 (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

New Yorkers Sound Off On Anthony Weiner’s Potential Political Comeback

Anthony Weiner may be making a political comeback — possibly even a run for mayor — but it appears that New Yorkers aren’t ready to get on his bandwagon anytime soon.

2012/07/15

Representative Michael Grimm (credit:grimm.house.gov)

Feds Consider Probe Into Rep Grimm Campaign Funds

The FBI is considering whether to open an investigation into allegations that followers of a New York City rabbi made illegal campaign contributions to U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, according to a law enforcement official.

2012/03/04

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) announces his resignation June 16, 2011 in Brooklyn. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The 11 Most Talked About Stories Of 2011

From a protest that swept New York, the nation and the world, to a social media-based political sex scandal, CBSNewYork.com is taking a look back at the most captivating stories of 2011.

2011/12/26

Congressman Anthony Weiner. (credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images the New Yorker)

Anthony Weiner, Huma Abedin Welcome Son Jordan

Jordan’s arrival provides some good news for the former congressman, who resigned in disgrace in June after lewd pictures he sent to at least six women surfaced.

2011/12/22

Alec Baldwin (file / credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Alec Baldwin Loses ‘Appetite’ For NYC Mayoral Run Due To ‘Horny’ Politics

Director Stephen Daldry asked Baldwin if he was going to have a political career, to which the actor responded “I doubt it now. The older I get, the more I feel that all of it has changed.”

2011/12/21

(credit: CBS 2)

Manhattan Store Selling Anthony Weiner Masks For Halloween

For an extra $20, you can also get a set of boxer shorts, reminiscent of his look in the pictures he texted to women he met online.

2011/10/06

Rep. Bob Turner, accompanied by his wife Peg, during a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

New York’s Newest Representative Bob Turner Takes Oath Of Office

Businessman-turned-politician Bob Turner, the first member of the GOP to represent New York’s 9th district since 1923, was sworn in at the the nation’s capital Thursday.

2011/09/15

Bob Turner declared victory in 9th Congressional District race (credit: CBS 2)

Voters In 9th Congressional District Say They Were Simply Fed Up With Democratic Way

“We’ve been asked by this district to send a message to Washington, and I hope they hear it loud and clear,” Turner said.

2011/09/14

(credit: AP photo/Mary Altaffer/Ken Goldfield, Pool)

AP: Republican Turner Marches Into Dem Stronghold, Takes Weiner’s Seat In Congress

Retired media executive and political novice Bob Turner defeated Democratic state Assemblyman David Weprin in a special election Tuesday to succeed Rep. Anthony Weiner, a seven-term Democrat who resigned in June after a sexting scandal.

2011/09/13

David Weprin  (L), Anthony Weiner (C), Bob Turner (R) (credit: CBS 2)

Poll: Turner Holds 6-Point Lead Heading Into Special Election For Weiner’s Seat

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani campaigned with Republican congressional candidate Bob Turner on Monday, trying to augment his surprising lead in the polls in Weiner’s heavily Democratic 9th Congressional District.

2011/09/12

David Weprin  (L), Anthony Weiner (C), Bob Turner (R) (credit: CBS 2)

Battle For Weiner’s Seat In Congress Turns Into Referendum On Obama Policies

The gloves are off. The special election to replace Congressman Anthony Weiner has turned downright nasty.

2011/09/07

Alec Baldwin (file / credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Gotham Gossipist: Will Alec Baldwin Run For NYC Mayor?

Alec Baldwin loves New York. In fact, he loves the Big Apple so much, he might want to run the place.

2011/08/10

David Weprin on Sept. 10, 2009 in New York. (credit: Ken Goldfield, Pool, File/AP)

Poll: Close Race To Succeed Weiner’s District Seat

A Siena Poll released Wednesday shows that Democrat David Weprin leads Republican Robert Turner 48 to 42 percent.

2011/08/10

Louis N. Magazzu (Credit: http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us)

Cumberland County Freeholder Louis Magazzu Resigns After Nude Photos Surface Online

Just weeks after Weinergate, Cumberland County freeholder Louis Magazzu has called it quits after nude photos he sent of himself to a woman online surfaced.

2011/08/02

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