He does come with a political resume. He will create a stir in the communities he visits.

Weiner's numbers have improved, but it's still a close race for second.

For the equivalent of a listening tour, without labeling it as such.

Part of his political need is to bridge the gap as a Republican with his upstate base, which may be more conservative than he is.

It would be pretty combative. These are not shy people. It would be experienced political people, slugging it out.

It's New York. That's why Broadway is in New York, just for shows like this.

If you want to play at the national level, everything gets scrutinized. Everything is fair game. These comments are not anything you want to write home about. They're the way politicians talk when the cameras aren't on.

The votes Weiner got are not automatically transferable [to Ferrer]. You win it on your own, ultimately.

At least the media won't be talking about the controversy in the Democratic Party.