Axelrod on Rep. Weiner “I’m sure he’s — he’s doing a lot of soul searching.”

CNN’s John King asks David Axelrod about the Democratic party’s response to the Anthony Weiner scandal. A full transcript from the program is posted on CNN.com. A highlight from the interview is after the jump.

DAVID AXELROD, FORMER SENIOR WHITE HOUSE ADVISOR: I would think the Congressman Weiner would want to consult his constituents and his conscience and make a decision. And I’m not going to engage in that discussion here.

JOHN KING, CNN ANCHOR: But what does it tell you? As the president’s top political adviser, as a veteran Democratic strategist, Tim Kaine, the former Virginia, your choice to be the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, he gave up that position to run for Senate. He says Congressman Weiner should resign. Is that likely to be a pressure — a question every Democratic candidate has to answer and won’t they find that to be a distracting nuisance?

AXELROD: Well, look, I think that this will resolve itself one way or another, you know, fairly quickly. I have great respect for Tim Kaine. He’s a wonderful guy. And I respect his opinion. But, ultimately, the decision rests with Congressman Weiner. And, you know, I’m sure he’s — he’s doing a lot of soul searching.

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