Then - Rep . Anthony Weiner sets off rounds of speculation about running for New York mayor . Errol Louis : Despite his fall over raunchy texts , is taken seriously by New York politicos . Louis : New Yorkers respect Louis ' bad behavior and see Weiner as a pragmatic centrist . It was a little more than a year ago that the liberal Democrat crashed and burned on national television , tearfully resigning after right-wing bloggers exposed his bizarre habit of sending raunchy photos and messages to strangers . His worst sin was lying , Louis says , and if he can apologize , he 'll likely make a comeback .
Then - Rep . Anthony Weiner sets off rounds of speculation about running for New York mayor . Errol Louis : Despite his fall over raunchy texts , is taken seriously by New York politicos . Louis : New Yorkers respect Louis ' bad behavior and see Weiner as a pragmatic centrist . His worst sin was lying , Louis says , and if he can apologize , he 'll likely make a comeback .