weinergate July 22, 2011

Anthony Weiner Says the ‘Hardest Part’ of His Comeback Will Be Convincing Hillary Clinton He’s Cured of Sex Addiction

By Noreen Malone

It’s as if she has some reason to think cheating politicians don’t change their ways easily. [NYP]

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Anthony Weiner Says the ‘Hardest Part’ of His Comeback Will Be Convincing Hillary Clinton He’s Cured of Sex Addiction

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