Everyone from the president of the Unites States to a porn star have called for his resignation, and on Thursday, June 16 2011, disgraced congressman Anthony Weiner did just that.c Recently considered a frontrunner in the 2013 New York mayor's race, the fallen politician became embroiled in one of the most embarrassing and compelling political sex scandals since Bill Clinton came clean about Monica Lewinsky.c

The 46-year-old Democrat held a press conference in NY's Council Center,  where he reflected on his 20 year career, what an honor it has been to represent NY's ninth congressional district, as well as his blue-collar childhood.c He again apologized for his actions, specifically to his wife Huma Abedin, "Who has stood with me through this entire period." Amid cheers and heckling, Weiner announced his resignation effective immediately so he could stop the distraction from important issues in congress and, "Most importantly so I can continue to heal from the damage I have caused." He concluded his speech by saying, "I will look for other ways to contribute my talents." 

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will call a special election to fill the vacant seat left behind by Weiner.c