Give Hevesi The Hev-Ho - Spitz ("Eliot Spitz on Al" the actual headline on the NY Post's frontpage)

New York Post ^ | October 27, 2006 | FREDRIC U. DICKER and KENNETH LOVETT

[neverdem]

ALBANY - Attorney General Eliot Spitzer delivered a devastating blow yesterday to Alan Hevesi, withdrawing his re-election endorsement, saying the scandal-scarred state comptroller is unfit for office, and laying the groundwork for a replacement.

In an extraordinary statement that could set in motion the end of Hevesi's long political career, Spitzer, the all-but-certain next governor, said he is convinced the Ethics Commission's scathing conclusion that the comptroller broke the law by using a state worker to chauffeur his wife "presents information that compromises Alan Hevesi's ability to fulfill his responsibilities."

Spitzer then went on to say he believed that fellow Democrat Hevesi's little-known Republican challenger, Christopher Callaghan, was also unqualified to be state comptroller.

"Therefore, I can no longer support either candidate in the state comptroller's race. I am confident that the state Senate proceedings will carefully evaluate the facts and recommend appropriate action," Spitzer said. "In the event that Mr. Hevesi is removed from office through such a proceeding, it is the obligation of state leaders to act in a bipartisan manner to find a highly qualified replacement."

Spokesman Darren Dopp told The Post that Spitzer also believes that Hevesi should not continue as state comptroller even if he's re-elected on Nov. 7.

"He believes that Hevesi can't properly fulfill the responsibilities as comptroller and shouldn't continue to serve in that position," Dopp said.

Hevesi responded defiantly - refusing to resign or give up his increasingly desperate battle.

"I have a great deal of respect for Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and believe he will be an excellent governor and implement essential reforms," Hevesi said. "I also believe that 5 million New Yorkers should select the next state comptroller on Nov. 7."

In fact, a Marist poll released last night showed Hevesi leading Callaghan by a still-healthy 50 percent to...

[neverdem]

ELIOT SPITZ ON AL Double click to view.

Does anyone know how to print the NY Post's front page since they changed their homepage format? "ELIOT SPITZ ON AL" was their actual headline on their front page.

[Alter Kaker]

This is, if nothing else, a raw demonstration of Spitzer's power. In a state of huge Democratic egos (Schumer? Hillary? Cuomo?) Spitzer has without doubt the biggest. If he can flick Hevesi -- a Schumer ally -- away, he's showing who owns New York now.

[rod1]

Hevesi just saw the bus he just got thrown under.
It seems that Spitz is not letting the Hev man ruin his coronation.

[oceanview]

spitzer wants to "swap" Tom Suozzi into this slot - which would be fine with me, since he is ruining nassau county.

[oceanview]

so if Hevesi does win the election, then how does Spitzer get rid of him?

[Brad from Tennessee]

There is no doubt he is an egomaniac with a history of abusing the power of his office, often in furtherance of partisan politics.

[neverdem]

Possible criminal prosecution, remember he pulled the same stunt with the same driver in NYC.

[TFine80]

And let him ruin the rest of us? ;)

[Ouderkirk]

It's interesting that Spitzer withdrew his support for Hevesi, but he had no choice. Hevesi broke the law in having a state employee chauffeur his disabled wife. But this was not the first time that Hevesi has had subordinates taxi his wife around.

In truth it isn't Spitzer who will run NY, nor was it the Cuomo's. The one who is actually "running" NY is Sheldon Silver D-Manhattan, Assembly Majority Leader. Silver hung Coumo out to dry, hung Pataki out to dry too. Nothing gets done in NY without Silver's say so.

There will be a short honeymoon period with Spitzer and Silver. But there will come a time when Spitzer will have the temerity to think he is actually the governor, and then Silver will hang Spitzer out to dry as well.

[neverdem]

Can anyone answer my question in comment# 1.

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[CottShop]

You know, one thing that strikes me is how taken aback we all are when allegations of corruption are discovered in the newly founded Iraqi government, yet how complacent we are over blatant corruptions in our own goernmental institutions. Sure wish a cleaning crew would just go through all branches of government, enforce the laws, and clean out the dirtbags once and for all.

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[BusterBear]

Believe it or not, the New York Times has just endorsed the Republican/Conservative Party candidate running against Hevesi.

I wonder whom they'll endorse in New Jersey? Menendez (D) the crook or Kean (R) the moron?

[neverdem]

BTTT

[Clintonfatigued]

Finally, some good news from New York.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[WOSG]

"There is no doubt he is an egomaniac with a history of abusing the power of his office, often in furtherance of partisan politics."

I'm sorry but which Democrat are you speaking of here ... it's seems you are describing all of them.

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[Solamente]

[neverdem]

Great! How did you do it?

[CaptainK]

1)Why would Spitzer want to reward Suozzi after his pathetic challenge for the governorship?

2)If we were blessed and got rid of Tommy boy, who would succeed him?

[Solamente]

I mailed you the link from which you can img src= any of the Post's covers.