[…] When pressed by Chris Matthews as to whom he would vote for in the upcoming Democratic mayoral primary, Spitzer — who was forced to resign as governor in 2008 after he admitted to patronizing prostitutes — declined to name a specific candidate. Matthews then asked, “You’re not going to vote for Anthony Weiner, can you just say that right now? You don’t think he should be mayor of New York.” Spitzer answered, “Fair point. That is correct.” (link)
With His Erection In Doubt, Carlos Danger Falls To Fourth Place – A majority of likely voters in September’s Democratic primary think Anthony Weiner should end his candidacy to be New York’s next mayor, and while a new Quinnipiac University poll shows the disgraced former congressman retains a sizable base of support and remains in the running to advance to an October 1 runoff for the top two finishers, he stands little chance of advancing past that runoff to a general election in November.
The poll, conducted entirely after revelations that Weiner’s online dalliances with various women continued well after his resignation from the House, shows City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is back in front, with the backing of 27 percent of likely primary voters. Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is second, at 21 percent, virtually tied with former Comptroller Bill Thompson at 20 percent. Weiner now runs fourth, with 16 percent, the poll shows. Seven percent of likely voters are undecided. […]
For now, Weiner remains defiantly in the race, against the wishes of 53 percent of likely primary voters who told Quinnipiac pollsters he should end his candidacy, while 40 percent wanted him to stay in. But only 40 percent view Weiner’s behavior as “disqualifying,” while another 40 say it’s a factor in their vote, but not a disqualifying one, and the remaining 20 percent say it’s not a factor in considering Weiner. (read more)