Pressure grows for Weiner to resign - CNN.com

Pressure grows for Weiner to resign - CNN.com:

"Cantor told reporters that with all the challenges facing the country, 'the last thing we need is to be immersed in discussion about Congressman Weiner and his Twitter activities,' according to Cantor spokesman Brad Dayspring.

Asked if Weiner should resign, Cantor said that was up to the congressman and his constituents, but added: 'I certainly don't condone his activity and I think he should resign,' Dayspring noted.

Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah, who has been an ally of Weiner from the Republican side of the aisle, said Weiner will 'have to look at himself to make that decision,' but that Weiner's trustworthiness is spent.

Asked by CNN's Elliot Spitzer on 'In the Arena' Tuesday what advice he would have for Weiner, as a friend, Chaffetz replied: 'I don't see any option but to step down.'

As pressure built for some indication about the Ethics Committee's intentions, the panel's Republican chairman and ranking Democratic member issued a statement Tuesday night underscoring -- without mentioning Weiner -- their duty to impartiality and confidentiality:

'If and when an investigation is appropriate in any matter, the committee will carry out its responsibilities pursuant to our rules and with the utmost integrity and fairness,' said the statement from Reps. Jo Bonner, R-Alabama, and Linda Sanchez, D-California. 'Pursuant to our rules of confidentiality, we will not have any further comment at this time.'"