Thread: Governor involved in prostitution

Gov. Spitzer announces resignation


NEW YORK -- Governor Eliot Spitzer announced from his Manhattan office today that he is resigning, two days after allegations surfaced that he was involved in a high-priced prostitution ring.

Spitzer said his resignation is effective Monday and he will be replaced by Lieutenant Governor David Paterson.

With his wife, Silda, by his side, Spitzer said, "I cannot allow for my private failings to disrupt the people's work."


He said he's "deeply sorry" that he didn't live up to what was expected of him and that he sincerely apologizes to every New Yorker.

The scandal erupted Monday when a law enforcement official identified Spitzer as "Client 9" in an alleged prostitution ring. "Client 9" paid thousands of dollars to spend an evening with a call girl named Kristen in a Washington hotel. Spitzer's involvement was reportedly caught on a federal wiretap as part of an investigation opened in recent months.

Statement from Lt. Gov. David Paterson:

Like all New Yorkers I am saddened by what we have learned over the past several days. On a personal level Governor Spitzer and Silda have been close and steadfast friends. As an elected official the Governor has worked hard for the people of New York.

My heart goes out to him and to his family at this difficult and painful time. I ask all New Yorkers to join Michelle and me in prayer for them.

It is now time for Albany to get back to work as the people of this state expect from us.

Don't you just love politicians?

he aggressively pursued prosecution of a prostitution ring two years ago. If I was doing something bad, I might just want to stay away from that area. There is a lot of other things you can pursue

i laughed my azz off when it stated his wife was there to stand by his side :2028:

It just infuriated me that the poor women, yet again was forced to stand by his side during the announcement. We here in upstate were made ALOT of promises by this guy for financial improvements to the area that are greatly needed. It will be interesting to see what becomes of all his promises that he made now that he's gone.

If you think about it, all Politicians are hypocrites in some way or another. It's quite pathetic really.

Wife not forced to be there, she was there to make damn sure he does not leave her side from now on.
Or at least until she talks to other lawyers and leaves the man penniless!

That... Isn't a smart Governor :lep-rolleyes:

I've seen this news this morning. Darn, I always hate politicians.

I am so sick of hearing about this on the news!

I just can't get why he had to resign when Bill Clinton didn't?

Surely, nothing is more demeaning to the presidency than having oral sex in the oval office?

That was not a proud day for New York! I've never been a Spitzer fan although I feel terrible for his wife. The scandal may get worse... NY madam