Bad Weiner in the House

Jack Kemp

Janet LaRue, writing at Townhall.com, has built a case for Anthony Weiner's removal from office, based on House Rules.
http://townhall.com/columnists/janetmlarue/2011/06/09/weiners_shame_deficit/page/full/

This include the following "bullet point" rules (with comments):

• Uphold the Constitution, laws, and legal regulations of the United States and of all governments therein and never be a party to their evasion.

The photos of Weiner’s genitalia, which he distributed through a facility of interstate commerce, meet the U.S. Supreme Court’s definition of obscenity under Miller v. California, which includes “lewd exhibition of the genitals.” Distribution of obscene matter, including for personal use, is a felony under federal law, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1465.

• An official position … may not be used for personal gain.”
Weiner spoke in his official capacity from within a government office building during government time as he lied to the press and public about his conduct.

“The casino worker, [Weiss] who said she once worked as a Democratic campaign worker, also claimed, that she had steamy phone sex with Rep. Weiner -- using a government telephone. Said Weiss: ‘After a while I said to Anthony, Why are writing these messages when we can just speak? I gave him my number and he called me from his office and we proceeded to talk dirty for at least 30 minutes. A few days later, I tried to call him back on that number. But the number wouldn't connect to his office; instead there was a recorded message that it was an outgoing U.S. Congress line only.’”