Weiner: An Example of the Peter Principle?

Anthony Weiner

After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1985, Anthony Weiner worked on the staff of then-Congressman and current Senator Chuck Schumer (1985–91). In 1998, Congressman Chuck Schumer unseated U.S. Senator Al D'Amato and Weiner won the congressional seat held by Schumer. Over the years Weiner has become known as one of the most intense and demanding members of Congress. He amasses unpaid parking tickets in Washington D.C. and is said to have one of the highest staff turn-over rates of any member of Congress. At one point, Weiner went through three different chiefs of staff in an eighteen month period. Over the last week, Anthony Weiner's inability to explain away a crotch-shot photo of him that was sent out on his twitter account has him floundering politically. Armed only with degree in political science and zero real world experience many observers are arguing that the amazing advancement of Weiner up the political ladder is a perfect example of the "Peter Principle."

Weiner: An Example of the Peter Principle?