Congressman Anthony Weiner just announced he will take a short leave of absence from the House of Representatives and seek professional help to become a better husband, (father) and a “healthier person” after several Democratic leaders, including Nancy Pelosi asked for his resignation.

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“Congressman Weiner departed this morning to seek professional treatment to focus on becoming a better husband and healthier person. In light of that, he will request a short leave of absence from the House of Representatives so that he can get evaluated and map out a course of treatment to make himself well,” Weiner spokeswoman Risa Heller said in a statement.

“Congressman Weiner takes the views of his colleagues very seriously and has determined that he needs this time to get healthy and make the best decision possible for himself, his family and his constituents,” she said.

“Weinergate” started when Rep. Weiner accidently sent a lewd picture to a college student on Twitter. At first he claimed his account had been hacked, but a couple of women came forward with details of their “relationship” with Weiner. The scandal blew out of proportion and Weiner is currently being investigated over a message exchange with a 17 year-old girl.

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Nancy Pelosi urged Weiner to seek help “without the pressures of being a member of Congress.” Weiner took Pelosi’s advice, but refused to resign. DCCC Charmain Steve Israel and DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz also asked for Weiner’s resignation in the following statements:

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“Anthony’s inappropriate behavior has become an insurmountable distraction to the House and our work for the American people. With a heavy heart, I call on Anthony to resign,” Israel said. “I pray for his family and hope that Anthony will take time to get the help he needs without the distractions and added pressures of Washington, D.C.”

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“It is with great disappointment that I call on Representative Anthony Weiner to resign,” Schultz said. “The behavior he has exhibited is indefensible and Representative Weiner’s continued service in Congress is untenable. This sordid affair has become an unacceptable distraction for Representative Weiner, his family, his constituents and the House — and for the good of all, he should step aside and address those things that should be most important — his and his family’s well-being.”

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Weiner’s political career will most likely be over soon… unless he can find some miraculous way to clean his image and make the greatest comeback in the history of politics. Meanwhile, Weiner’s wife, Huma Abedin, is reportedly pregnant with the couple’s first child.