Not a good day for the Dems...
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:00 pm
President Barack Obama has been dealt a double setback after Republican wins in two seats, including one billed as a referendum on his economic policies.
In New York, Republican Bob Turner won a key election to succeed Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner, who quit in June over a sex texting scandal.
The retired media executive is the first Republican to take office in New York's ninth district since the 1920s.
Meanwhile, Mark Amodei defeated Democrat Kate Marshall in Nevada.
Addressing jubilant supporters after his win, Mr Turner said people had voted against the president's "irresponsible" fiscal
policy.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14904065
A name like Weiner and he's flashing his wanger on the net?US Democratic lawmaker Anthony Weiner has resigned his seat in Congress following an internet sex scandal.
He said "the distraction that I have created" had made continuing "impossible". He said he apologised for the "personal mistakes" he had made.
Mr Weiner had been under pressure after lying about a series of online chats with women to whom he sent lewd photos.
The move comes days after US President Barack Obama said he would quit if he were in Mr Weiner's position.
Mr Weiner had been regarded as a rising star in the Democratic Party and a possible prospect for the mayorship of New York City.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13797040
