Gregg Sargent has been waiting for word about the Islamic cultural center from prominent New York politicans, including Weiner and Schumer:
Weiner wants to be mayor of New York. Last I checked, that city is home to a few Muslims, all of whom would become his constituents. Yet he can’t bring himself to stand up for their right to worship two blocks from Ground Zero. The guy he wants to replace, Michael Bloomberg, had the guts to do this very eloquently yesterday. Where’s Weiner?
Other members of Congress, such as Jerrold Nadler, have stood up and done the right thing, vocally condemning the opposition for what it is. Yes, Nadler’s district includes Ground Zero. But again, Weiner wants to represent the whole city, and Schumer already represents the whole state.
Perhaps the most notable fact about this whole event is that Chuck Schumer was able to both keep quiet and stay away from TV cameras. I don’t know when that last happened, but it’s been a hell of a long time.
Update: Forgot to add: Fuck Joe Lieberman.