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Dem colleagues: Weiner not much of a people person

In a body full of ambitious and egotistical people, Mr. Weiner, 46, stands out for his brash and sometimes even impulsive style. His aggressiveness has served him well, as he has emerged as one of the most visible politicians in New York City and one of his party’s most camera-ready combatants. Liberal cable television seems to love his style, as do many of his constituents.

But he also possesses what friends and associates say is a troubling trait: his tendency to take things just a little too far — whether on the House floor, where he badgered colleagues; on the ice in a hockey game, where he was a relentless trash talker; or in his office, where his demanding managerial style sometimes crossed the line into bullying…

As much as he seems to live for political combat, the congressman also is intensely invested in his recreational pursuits, especially the annual congressional baseball game between Democrats and Republicans. He suits up in a regulation Mets uniform, complete with stirrups, wears his cap backward and is the loudest of trash-talkers in the dugout.

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The fun thing is once he gets stripped of his power, he is going to mouth off to someone and get his a-s-s- kicked.

carbon_footprint on June 10, 2011 at 1:28 PM

his tendency to take things just a little too far

Obviously.

vcferlita on June 10, 2011 at 1:29 PM

He is who we thought he was… a giant douche

phreshone on June 10, 2011 at 1:29 PM

He suits up in a regulation Mets uniform, complete with stirrups, wears his cap backward and is the loudest of trash-talkers in the dugout.

Wonder if he’ll show up this year. It’ll be non-stop “weiner,” “battle of the bulge” and who know what else trash-talk.

Wethal on June 10, 2011 at 1:34 PM

Citizen Wiener

Oil Can on June 10, 2011 at 1:38 PM

Weiner not much of a people person

If you are a cute college sophomore he’s a people person.

forest on June 10, 2011 at 1:40 PM

Well, not if you’re male.

Or not hot.

Or over 22.

Other than that, he’s a regular Dale Carnegie.

greggriffith on June 10, 2011 at 1:49 PM

“People make mistakes,” Mr. Zalcman said. “I hope he stays in office.”

Making a left turn instead of a right turn, in a place you’ve never been is a mistake. Photographing his genitals, then sending those photos to someelse else is a conscious decision; no error is involved.

He wanted to do it. That takes all the “mistake” out of it.

BobMbx on June 10, 2011 at 1:52 PM

So that’s why he has to resort to sexting — only way people will tolerate him.

rbj on June 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM

So, it’s just as I thought. Weiner is a jerk.

mchristian on June 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

You know… that piece reads eerily like an obituary.

greggriffith on June 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

As much as he seems to live for political combat, the congressman also is intensely invested in his recreational pursuits, especially the annual congressional baseball game between Democrats and Republicans. He suits up in a regulation Mets uniform, complete with stirrups, wears his cap backward and is the loudest of trash-talkers in the dugout.

As if the Mets don’t already have enough bad things associated with their team this year…

jon1979 on June 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

in his office, where his demanding managerial style sometimes crossed the line into bullying…

So Weiner’s a little hard on the staff.

Ted Torgerson on June 10, 2011 at 1:56 PM

he has emerged as one of the most visible politicians in New York City and one of his party’s most camera-ready combatants.

Isn’t that what got him into trouble in the first place???

Ann on June 10, 2011 at 2:05 PM

wears his cap backward

Ok. That’s the final straw….

TexAz on June 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM

Not a people person?

Have you tried Facebook? He’s hi-la-rious online.

Professor Blather on June 10, 2011 at 2:19 PM

More often than not, as members of the New York delegation waited for a vote, or a meeting, most would make small talk or huddle. But not Mr. Weiner, who usually kept to himself, and was busy either talking to his staff or, more recently, using his BlackBerry.

I’d pay money if somebody could get that Blackberry’s memory card to Breitbart.

Mr. Weiner’s advisers say that, although he is an acquired taste, he can be collegial, and even loyal, once a friendship is formed.

Loyal? LOYAL?

I do not think that word means what you think it means.

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Simple life pro-tip: be nice to people. Even those you disagree with. ESPECIALLY those you disagree with.

Treat people with respect and you’ll reap the rewards in the future, sometimes in surprising ways.

Treat everybody like … well, like Weiner did … be a big enough dick to a enough people … and sooner or later, you’ll get what’s coming to you.

You’re welcome.

Professor Blather on June 10, 2011 at 2:31 PM

He suits up in a regulation Mets uniform, complete with stirrups, wears his cap backward and is the loudest of trash-talkers in the dugout.

One more reason to hate the Mets.

Is anyone else familiar with Jim Rome’s “softball guy” bit? AW sounds like a candidate.

mankai on June 10, 2011 at 2:43 PM

He suits up in a regulation Mets uniform, complete with stirrups, wears his cap backward and is the loudest of trash-talkers in the dugout.

And he probably couldn’t hit water if he fell out of a boat. As a life long Mets fan, I’d like to apologize to baseball enthusiasts everywhere and call on Weiner to turn in all his gear for a public burning.

RadClown on June 10, 2011 at 2:43 PM