Politics | David Weprin Dems Pick Their Guy to Go After Weiner's Seat He may not be a 'powerhouse'—but at least David Weprin doesn't tweet By Matt Cantor Posted Jul 8, 2011 8:18 AM CDT Copied In this Sept. 10, 2009 file photo, David Weprin participates in a debate for the office of comptroller, in New York. (AP Photo/Ken Goldfield, Pool, File) New York Democrats have chosen their man to seek Anthony Weiner’s congressional seat: one David Weprin, an assemblyman from a powerful political family whose Queens home is just blocks from Weiner’s former district. The good: "I've never tweeted in my life and I don't spend any time in the gym," quipped Weprin. “This is an exciting opportunity and I'm looking forward to the campaign." But he "ain't exactly a powerhouse," an insider tells the New York Daily News. Instead of seeking a charming candidate, party leaders looked for a loyal one to run in the Sept. 13 special election, insiders say. That’s because census-based redistricting could soon remove the seat entirely. "They wanted to pick somebody who wouldn't be dynamic enough to present a problem if he was redistricted out," says the source. Others tell the Daily News that Weprin has promised not to take on any incumbent’s congressional seat in 2012; he’s focusing on New York City politics instead. Head to Mediaite to watch Weprin dance. Read These Next New Fox star, 23, misses first day after car troubles. White House rolls with Trump's 'daddy' nickname. Man accused of killing his daughters might be dead. Supreme Court ruling is a big blow to Planned Parenthood. Report an error