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Former representative Anthony Weiner, who resigned in disgrace in 2011 after lying about sending illicit sexting messages to a number of women, has formally announced his candidacy for Mayor of New York. Weiner did so by way of a video that was posted in the early hours of the morning. "Look, I made some big mistakes," he says in the video. "And I know I let a lot of people down. 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 my entire life. And I hope I get a second chance to work for you." The NY Post reports that the video was actually supposed to be released later in the day.

The video — which came out just a few days short of the second anniversary of the day Weiner tweeted a sext of his bulging undies — ends with a logo: “Anthony Weiner for Mayor.” Sources told The Post that the oddly timed video was legitimate, but that campaign staffers intended for the announcement to come out later today. The video was posted on a campaign Web site and was then taken down, and then put back up. It also could be seen on YouTube.

But not everyone believes Weiner deserves a second chance.

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