New York Governor Elliot Spitzer has been caught soliciting a high-paid prostitute. He was identified as "Client 9" in the recordings from the wiretap in the federal investigation. Spitzer held a very brief and emotional press conference today, his wife standing silently next to him, in which he admitted it and asked forgiveness.
He gave no indication he would resign, and I would bet he is still good for re-election in New York in a few years. But this surely ends any national aspirations for this formerly bright star of the Democratic party. Cross him off your VP lists.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Client 9
Posted by Dr. Strangelove at 12:44 PM
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The NY Democratic party must be demoralized after finally kicking out Pataki. This is a tough break for HRC too. She can't condemn Spitzer as easily or broadly as others can, because of Bill.
Isn't Spitzer a Clinton associate of some sort? Or is that only because they are both Democrats from New York?
A man to watch: David A. Paterson, Lieutenant Governor of New York who will take over if Spitzer resigns. He's legally blind and self-identifies as African American.
I was so disappointed to hear this today. Another hero bites the dust.
Wow. He seemed like such a stand-up guy.
-Seventh Sister
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