Anthony Weiner Announces Candidacy for NYC Mayor

Resigned from Congress after being exposed sending racy pics to female followers on Twitter

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner, whose career in public life came to an abrupt end when he sent lewd pictures to a college student on Twitter, jumped back into politics on Wednesday by announcing a bid for mayor of New York City.

"Look, I've made some big mistakes and I know I've let a lot of people down," the Democrat said in a 2-minute video announcing his bid. "But I've also learned some tough lessons. I'm running for mayor because I've been fighting for the middle class and those struggling to make it for my entire life. And I hope I get a second chance to work for you."