Posted on 03/03/2011 3:22:49 AM PST by Scanian
Eliot Spitzer's resurrection -- from the disgraced gov ernor better known as Cli ent 9 to CNN talk-show host -- has the political class buzzing about him running for mayor in 2013. Wilder still, one of his former targets is talking about running against him.
Former New York Stock Exchange chief Dick Grasso -- one of the highest-profile targets of Spitzer's uneven assault on Wall Street -- has quietly been telling friends that he's leaning toward challenging Spitzer as a Republican (particularly if Police Commissioner Ray Kelly doesn't seek the GOP nomination himself, as some speculate he will).
Sure, Grasso (a Jackson Heights native) has no political experience, unless you consider his long years as NYSE chief, before he was forced out in 2003 amid the controversy over his massive compensation package. But ever since he beat back Spitzer's charges that he'd improperly collected tens of millions in salary as the head of the NYSE back in 2008, Grasso's been dropping hints to reporters that he may run for public office, possibly mayor.
And I'm told that Grasso's enraged at Spitzer's resurrection, as the liberal media and left-wing documentarians paint him as a force for pure good during his days as AG over the pure evil that were his Wall Street targets (Grasso included).
First a few caveats. The Grasso-for-mayor notion is a longshot (Grasso, who didn't return a phone call, is known for playing practical jokes), and the Spitzer-for-mayor scenario is far from a layup.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
Whether it be thuggish behavior in Wisconsin, low ethics in Congress, or trial balloons for scum like "Client Nine," the 'Rats seem intent on showing America how low they can go.
The CNN show was a calculated maneuver to try and “rehabilitate” Spitzer’s image.
In the age of Obama, the public is probably stupid enough to but that. The NY public especiallly...for the obvious reasons.
If NYC votes in Spitzer, they fully deserve him.
The lovely lesbian Christine Quinn will be NYC’s next Mayor.
I have surmised for a long time that it would be the equally “lovely” “Tough Tony” Weiner who will take over Gracie Mansion.
And then the city’s “first couple” will be Huma and Hummjob.
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