[Elliot] Spitzer (D) Is Linked to Prostitution Ring

The NY Times ^ | March 10, 2008 | DANNY HAKIM

[FreedomPoster]

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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[OESY]

Spitzer’s Successor Would Be NY’s First Black Governor
10 Mar 2008 | 03:09 PM ET

If Eliot Spitzer resigns, he would be succeeded by Lt. Governor David A. Paterson, who would become New York's first African American governor and the first who is legally [and liberally] blind.

According to his official biography, Paterson was born May 20,1954 in Brooklyn, NY. His father was Basil Paterson, the first non-white secretary of state of New York and the first African-American vice-chair of the national Democratic Party.

The Lt. Governor earned his bachelor's degree in History from Columbia University, graduating in 1977, and completed his J.D. at Hofstra Law School in 1982.

Paterson entered public life in 1985 when he began representing Harlem in the New York State Senate. In 2002, he became its Minority Leader — the first non-white legislative leader in New York's history. He made history again in 2004 when he became the first visually impaired person to address the Democratic National Convention. And in 2006 Mr. Paterson was elected New York's first African-American lieutenant governor.

Paterson, who is legally blind, is a member of the American Foundation for the Blind, serves as a member of the Democratic National Committee and is a board member of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.

In addition, he is a member of the board of the Achilles Track Club, having completed the New York City Marathon in 1999.

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[SE Mom]

I know- rubbing hands together in (admittedly anticipatory) glee :)

[gridlock]

Notable individuals prosecuted under the Mann Act:

Chuck Berry
Charlie Chaplin
Rex Ingram
Jack Johnson
William I. Thomas
Frank Lloyd Wright
Charles Manson

Looks like Elliot Spitzer’s name might be added to that august list...

[NYC GOP Chick]

Eww. I don’t want to think about him having sex. That is one man (Bill Clinton is another) who just always stay clothed. Sort of like a male Helen Thomas.

[pissant]

The rat is toast. He won’t be able to squirm his way out.

[jdm]

I wonder why he was considered by other hookers to be a “difficult” client. Maybe for demanding unsafe sex.

He wanted the Albany Steamer?

[calcowgirl]

D’Amato was on Fox and said that poor Elliot was “suffering”.

A lot of people have been suffering over Spitzer for years--in a different way, of course. ;-)

[Sacajaweau]

Pefect timing....Nothing like bringing up "DEM morality" during the caucus process.

Think Hillary made a boo boo...because I think she's behind this.

[pissant]

I think the bastard oughta shoot himself.

[joebuck]

I believe John Dillinger should be on that list. That’s what got the feds after him.

[marajade]

I think there is truth out there about what’s going on, but its not exactly clear yet what they are.

[NYC GOP Chick]

Now it makes sense why he endorsed Hillary — he and Bill are two peas in the same sleazy pod.

Ha! Peter King is on FOX News and blasting him as being self-righteous and unforgiving of others’ failings.

[Miss Didi]

Think Hillary made a boo boo...because I think she's behind this.

All roads lead to Clinton Inc.

[mountainbunny]

Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.

John Adams

Excellent quote. Thank you for that. I wonder in what context Adams said it?

[jrooney]

see post #660.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Client #9 gets caught in the MAYFLOWER HOTEL!

Someone loves irony.

After Spitzer's resignation tonight, New York will have a black Governor!!!

Is that a lamp whizzing by Spitzer's head?

[mewzilla]

I’d be enjoying it more if it weren’t for the national security implications. If Troopergate’s the only pol involved I’ll be greatly relieved.

[Joiseydude]

....and without a condom.

[Calpernia]

Spitzer wasn’t in the DOJ press release.

The person the posted the ‘comments’ I deleted 2 days ago said Spitzer and a few other names.

I know the comments are more than likely true because they mentioned most of the names I’ve found, and posted here, back in a search on a story about Dubai buying real estate in Manhattan.

[khnyny]

I read about this investigation over the week-end, and I wondered to myself, “why”? Now I know. LOL.