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[Elliot] Spitzer (D) Is Linked to Prostitution Ring
The NY Times ^ | March 10, 2008 | DANNY HAKIM

Posted on 03/10/2008 11:07:12 AM PDT by FreedomPoster

Edited on 03/10/2008 12:45:53 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

ALBANY - Gov. Eliot Spitzer has been caught on a federal wiretap arranging to meet with a high-priced prostitute at a Washington hotel last month, according to a person briefed on the federal investigation.

An affidavit in the federal investigation into a prostitution ring said that a wiretap recording captured a man identified as Client 9 on a telephone call confirming plans to have a woman travel from New York to Washington, where he had reserved a hotel room. The person briefed on the case identified Mr. Spitzer as Client 9.

Mr. Spitzer today made a brief public appearance during which he apologized for his behavior, and described it as a “private matter.”

“I have acted in a way that violates my obligation to my family and violates my or any sense of right or wrong,” said Mr. Spitzer, who appeared with his wife Silda at his Manhattan office. “I apologize first and most importantly to my family. I apologize to the public to whom I promised better.”

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; US: New York
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To: FreedomPoster

HAH! Just keeps getting better and better!


481 posted on 03/10/2008 12:20:31 PM PDT by tina07 (In loving memory of my father,WWII Vet. CBI 10/16/42 - 12/17/45, d. 11/1/85)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg; mware

That piece is from March 2007, not March 2008, if anyone hasn’t made that correction yet.


482 posted on 03/10/2008 12:20:32 PM PDT by jdm (Contrary to popular belief, the search function works just fine.)
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To: advance_copy

As others have speculated, WCBS news is speculating that there may be more charges behind this, but is not saying anything more than that...


483 posted on 03/10/2008 12:20:32 PM PDT by Zeppo (Every mighty mild... seventies child... Beats me (Metric - Combat Baby))
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To: RDTF
power=sex=power=sex=power

Yeah, but to throw it ALL away for a few hours? Idiots.

484 posted on 03/10/2008 12:20:33 PM PDT by synbad600
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To: The KG9 Kid

Next headline:

Bush backed Feds harass NY Governor


485 posted on 03/10/2008 12:20:34 PM PDT by nascarnation
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To: Shermy; jdm; tobyhill; Enchante; TommyDale; SkyPilot; green iguana; RDTF; elizabetty; indylindy

“Let’s make this fast, Eliot---I gotta withdraw $5000 from the ATM.“

486 posted on 03/10/2008 12:20:44 PM PDT by Liz (I spent $60 million and got one lousy delegate. Rudy Giuliani)
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To: ken5050

His approval ratings will go up.


487 posted on 03/10/2008 12:20:47 PM PDT by newnhdad
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To: txflake

Im hearing a Spitzer statement now he took no questions, seemed to admit to not living up to his own standards, needs to spend time working with his family, didn’t resign in this initial statement they are waiting for another statement. There is a room set up for the media but unclear what he is planning to do or when.


488 posted on 03/10/2008 12:20:51 PM PDT by Williams
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To: gridlock

Looks like the reports are conflicting...Fox reports he DID resign.......another says he didn’t. I am confused.


489 posted on 03/10/2008 12:21:08 PM PDT by tioga (Beware: conservative with back to the wall. Proceed with extreme caution.)
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To: NYC GOP Chick
Can't imagine why a chick magnet like this would have to pay for it.

ROTFLMAO!!!

490 posted on 03/10/2008 12:21:08 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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To: Dr. Eckleburg

Today is March 5, 2007?


491 posted on 03/10/2008 12:21:15 PM PDT by Petronski (Nice job, Hillary. Now go home and get your shine box.)
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To: Jim Noble; pissant; 1000 silverlings; xzins
This is more current from the NY Daily News...

February 26, 2008
Spitzer Hedges:
Obama 'Remarkable,' Clinton 'Making A Powerful Case'

Gov. Eliot Spitzer was one of six governors interviewed about the presidential contest by The Washington Post at the National Governor's Association in D.C.

Asked what advice he would give to Hillary Clinton, whom he has endorsed and pledged to cast a superdelegate ballot for, Spitzer said: "I'd tell her keep doing what she's been doing," adding: "She's making a powerful case."

But the governor also made no secret of his admiration for Barack Obama, saying: "Let's face it, Barack emotes in a way that is remarkable."

Asked later whether he believes experience is necessary to bring about real change in government, Spitzer answered, rather diplomatically and in his typical wonky way (he also employed the Spitzeresque buzzword "pivotal" during the interview): "It's not a binary choice."


492 posted on 03/10/2008 12:21:56 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: doug from upland

Yeah, maybe a Senate stall.


493 posted on 03/10/2008 12:22:02 PM PDT by batter ("Always take the offensive...Never Dig in." - Gen Patton)
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To: Enchante
This is too sweet!! I’ll bet he got caught up in some larger federal investigation of interstate money laundering etc. from this “Emperor’s Club” ring and there was no way to weasel out.

Someone on Fox said he used his cell phone to make an interstate call involving prostitution. That equals Mann Act violation.

494 posted on 03/10/2008 12:22:13 PM PDT by aculeus
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To: calcowgirl

Craig pled guilty. I don’t think there was an indictment.


495 posted on 03/10/2008 12:22:16 PM PDT by purpleraine
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To: Petronski
Ping to 492

(I live in the past) 8~)

496 posted on 03/10/2008 12:22:33 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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To: The KG9 Kid
Now showing video of the previously audiotaped press conference. His wife standing directly behind him nodding her head in support.

Gee, suddenly I don't feel bad for his stupid family. The women standing by his side are of the same stock as Spitzer's women on the side.

497 posted on 03/10/2008 12:22:43 PM PDT by The KG9 Kid
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To: tioga
Looks like the reports are conflicting...Fox reports he DID resign.......another says he didn’t. I am confused.

So am I, not to mention the rest of the Empire State, I'm sure.

498 posted on 03/10/2008 12:22:47 PM PDT by mewzilla (In politics the middle way is none at all. John Adams)
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To: GovernmentShrinker
Bubba holds no elective office at the time.

Bill CLinton being on "the List" will only spawn sympathy votes for Hillary. The perpetually wronged woman who faithfully stood by her man.....barf!

499 posted on 03/10/2008 12:23:09 PM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
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To: jdm; mware

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500 posted on 03/10/2008 12:23:13 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg ("I don't think they want my respect; I think they want my submission." - Flemming Rose)
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