get over it worry about your own actions he's a big boy he'll work it out with out all your stupid comments. terry

why should he resign. Bill Clinton didn't resign or get impeached when he got his ……..job. At least this guy didn't do in in the white house……….he did it on his own time……..But did Bill clinton do it on his own time and dime..I beg to differ. And then after that poor Bill lied about the whole thing………and then his silly wife Hillary stood by his side just so that she can be president one day………she wasn't going to let Bill's weakness get in the way of her plans. How sad.

he and his wife are both disgracefull…yeah good olde allen defending them…yuk!

Out you go!

He showed poor judgement. We don't need any politicians with that skill set. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.

It's not so much the act itself as the hypocrisy. I could forgive most other politicians for this transgression, but not this one. He's prosecuted, with malicious fanfare, people who are no less guilty than he is.

I feel for Ms. Spitzer…yet another fallen politician that drags his spouse up on stage with him to share in the unwelcome spotlight.

For once it would be good if a man caught in such a situation would respectfully admit that he decided to stand alone to meet reporters. Rather than drag the poor, long suffering wife up to a podium to stand with him regarding his alledged infidelity, he might at least gain some respect for "allowing her" not to have to stand with him.

Now Mrs. Spitzer is qualified to run for the White House.
You have to look at the positive side of the story and stay strong.

I wonder how long the client list really is and who else in D.C. are on the list. Since D.C. is not in Nevada, are these clients going to be charged for their illegal activities?

They should have all supported Dr. Ron Paul, who supports legalization of prostitution.

I feel sorry for his wife, but it's called a divorce and get all the money he has… you go girl.

Any body got any idea why this country is spiralling downward with the elected officials we have ? And we are now wrangelling over the next generation of "self absorbed half baked power lusting wannabees"! America is in serious trouble with our morals ,money and me first power and physical lusts!

As this man made a name for himself partially by going after prostitution rings, this should sink him. He's a hyppocrite. If he had any character, he'd resign.

Why do I suspect that at some point Bill Clinton's name is going to appear on the emperors club client list

If as CARVILLE states, his only sin was a sexual one, and he has the nerve to fight, he will survive, as BILL CARVILLE did, whose case was certainly more grave because of his public denials.

And by the way: again, if his only relation with the criminal sex ring was having used the service of its prostitute(s), the New York Times would be again in hot water, by his in such case misstatements of "involvement" and "Links" which such organization, which clearly implied an accusation of a most serious kind.

TOM

How would Clinton view this allegation. I know she will not have any respond. She claims to be clean and Obama the corrupt one. I bet you that the next scandal will be that Mrs Clinton has a date. It will not make much of a news because they in Clintons camp know how to go about such scandal like it never happened. Sure Rekzo case is more better this.

Nicholas

It is not the Scandel that concerns me, it is the way he put his self on the line for this type of situation. How can he be so stupid. I would like to give his wife a lot of praise because for me, He could not look me in the face for what he has done to me and my three girls. I just hope she will be strong and do the right thing. For him, whatever he chose from now on will solely be on him.

yes, this should sink him. as a registered independent I usually vote for who I would consider the best candidate and seeing this makes me remember how the Dems rose up so vocally against GOP scandal. but now we see a Dem in hot water so it should be fair for a GOP uprising. we should just get rid of them all and start over. no more 2-party system. too much scandal.

Of course he should resign, he broke the law! This is ridiculous when our elected officials break the laws they are sworn to uphold and other pandering politicians (Clinton) just stand by and say "my prayers are with him". Come on he's a scum to do this to his family and deserves no sympathy. His wife and kids are the ones that deserve the sympathy for his callus deeds. America needs to regain a moral backbone…

"Always do the right thing this will gratify some and astonish the rest"
Twain

Ariel, this is a typical Democrate. NO MORALS, LOOK AT BILL

Extra-marital affairs are not illegal. Prostitution *is* (whether it should be or not is another matter).

So Clinton did not do anything illegal (even his testimony, which some allege was perjurous, was *not* within the context of the trial), while Spitzer (while presumed innocent until proven guilty) has apparently broken the law.

Ergo, Spitzer should resign.

Still waiting for Bill's name to come up in that investigation..

There is no easier target than an unsatisfied man..

You ladies need to be taking notes! Are you worth $4,400 an hour?? The more you understand and enjoy sex, the longer you will keep you mate.
Learn it, love it!!!

Does Hillary think she is superior to Obama because she is white? Is she subtly "putting Obama" in his place, according to her warped mindset??? MAY THE BEST MAN WIN FAIRLY!!!

This is just a Coming Attraction folks to life with Billary back in the White House. Last time, President Clinton had to juggle affairs with running the country. Before that, he has been said to have met over a 100 women for sex as governor of Arkansas. Now, what is he going to to do with so much time on his hands? I for one am not interested in reading about all the scandals to come if voters vote for the Clintons in 08.

This guy has been a train wreck. First he wants to give drivers licenses to illegals and now this. Get out of office and don't come back.

All this talk about impeachment is ridiculous. The American people have been getting screwed by the Bush Administration the past eight years. If anybody needed to get impeached it's Bush.

Can't you just see the pictures of reconciliation…

Eliot on one side, Silda on the other and Chelsea in the middle, the perfect family portrait. Oh wait! Sorry, I was having flash backs of another adulterer there for a minute…

wow! thats tough to go through this pain i belive hillary can offer some advice to the wife and offer real life help through this very difficult process.
wish them the best, next time try to be humble so that when you stumble it would not look too bad!

Bless Ms. Spitzer. I am wishing her the best that life has to offer.

yippie! Now New York gets a governor it did not elect! woo hoo! …and who's judgement selected him?…oooo…Spitzer! Stellar judgement!

I feel very very badly for Mrs. Spitzer. My prayers are with her.

Is this guy from Wallace, Idaho? Prostitution and Illegal Gambling Capital of the world at one time. Cops, prosecutor, mayor all in on the deal. Sheriff arrested by the FBI, but somehow the good folks in Idaho liked the FBI less than they did the corrupt sherrif and he got off. This kind of corruption is everywhere and it doesn't make any difference if you are Republican or Democrat, we need to clean house in our own country before trying to clean up the rest of the world.

Big surprise — high powered politicians sleep with expensive call girls. I think he and is wife should work out their personal matters on their own, and he should finish his term. If it still seems like a problem when he is up for reelection, the New Yorkers can vote for someone else

Didnt stop Bill Clinton

This is a prime example as to why we need a woman in the White House. Women do not think about sex every two minutes. Women are able to multi-task, men are not so inclined. Hillary has the ability to lead this country to recover from the last eight years. If you give Hillary the delegates of Florida and Michigan, she would be ahead of Obama. I saw Sen. whats her name, on Cambell Brown the other day, and she sure doesn't want to seat the delegates of Florida and Michigan. Wonder what position she hopes to get if Obama is the winner? Obama is no different from any other politician, he will do whatever it takes to win. I hope the superdelegates vote for the one that will win in November and it isn't Obama.

Was the Clean-up man was lured into a Trap? Or was he out for a little excitement out of the ordinary? It looks bad in the public eye, but this is an everyday thing. He should go

Elected executives like Governors and Presidents–are expected to exercise appropriate restraint and moral conduct commensurate with the level of public trust placed upon them. The public has a right to hold them to a high standard of respectable tenure in their elected offices.

Clinton should have resigned–because any member of the armed services who used their position to seduce a subordinate–would have been court martialed.

This guy–is in charge of the NY National Guard. Hundreds of military officers serving under his command–would be sent out on rails in disgrace over a similar breech of moral conduct.

Spitzer should resign voluntarily to allow the public trust to be restored–just as President Clinton should have done years ago.

That said–the Democrats will probably encourage him to stay–power is more important to them than personal responsibility and personal conduct.

The real victim is his family–and our young men and women who continually see leadership–that is not held accountable in our nation–so why should they be held accountable?

Ewwww….I hope Hillary remembers to keep Bill on a short leash. Spitzer should get some tips from Bill Clinton on how to lie, cheat, and survive a sex scandal. It's 3:00 a.m. Hillary, do you know where your husband is???

As much as I feel for the Spitzer family, this is a good reminder not to put the Clintons back in power. More of the same … and probably much worse the second time around if that's at all possible.

As the governor and former attorney general this guy has proven himself to be a hypocrit. He must step down as he has lost all moral high ground and authority.

To Cheryl

Please stop spamming. You sound like a broken record.

I see some defending Larry Craig? How do defend him?

Most Republicans want this sorry rat out too. You do the country a favor. If you're caught, you leave the scene.

Leave Hillary and What happened to her out of this you sick Freaks.
This is about someones family. Good Grief!

To Cheryl

Please stop spamming. You sound like a broken record….

To cheryl,
Unfortunately, you are getting all your tainted information from Hanity, a blow hard Rethug who is trying to pave way for your girl -Hillary by putting out utterly ridiculous things filled with hate.
You might as well get your G.E.D from Faux Noise Network

I hear Hillary is looking for a VP. This guy could be her VP. Hillary is looking for people with experience. She has experience with guys cheating on their spouses. He is a strong supporter of hers, a good Democrat and both represent New York. Although one could argue effectively Hillary is a carpet bagger from Arkansas.

I wonder why there is even a suggestion of pardoning him? Could it be that clients 1 - 8 are more of our outstanding politicians? If this was a case with average citizens the law, the books, the news and all other resources would be thrown all over us. When our leaders break the very laws that they themselves make don't you think they should be accountable for it? Otherwise it's like saying our leaders are above the law.

If Marion Berry can get caught smoking crack with a hooker and still be re-elected(thanks black people;-) then this guy should have a stellar career ahead of him.

why are some people so selfish?. If he could'nt control himself then he never should have run for office, and yet he did, and now with a great act of stupidity, selfishness and with no regard for consequences he's dragged others down with him, namely the Democratic party.

…yes…kudos to Spitzer…who has now done what no other New York politician could have dreamed…that is made Guliani look like an alter boy!

A sad reflection of Hillary's 35 years of experience..

he has funded a criminal operation by his personal choice making him an accomplice or criminal type himself. he should resign for the good of the state of new york and the good of the country.

How is this guy a rising star? Because he's a liberal and not a conservative? If this read "Texas Governor Rick Perry" instead, these blogs would be full of hate and crudeness from many of you.

No, it's called this man stepped on too many people's feet while in power (threats, bullying, etc), and it's obvious he has tons more enemies than supporters.

If he's kicked out of office, I'm fine with that, but do not tell this moderate that you liberals have a double standard when it comes to crude behavior in the office.

Is scandal enough to sink Spitzer for good?????

Oh yeah.., Spitzer is a Democrat. Quite morally transparent, even for you CNN.

Of course, there are no behavioral problems to the progressives, its all genetics. Heaven forbid he had had a homosexual relationship. You see, Spitzers, and the rest of us, are genetically pre-determined to be cheaters, observed behavior proves it. Therefore, there should be no recourse or personal responsibility for any of us. Role models are no longer necessary.., it's a personal thing with his wife.

You heard it here first: guess who is going to run for Gov on the Repub side…? Yes you guessed it………….Rudy G is baaaaackkkk!

Hillary will never speak to this man again. He gave her problems in the first part of this election. He is back again in the last part. I wonder how this is going to affect her.

It should..not sure that it would. He would have been an excellent vice president candidate..but he had to go and mess it up.

HOW many times have we seen this scenario? The apologetic politician with the strong supportive wife by his side. "Just stand there honey and look strong. Do it for the cameras so people will thinnk you have forgiven me, so maybe they will too."

Pathetic!

Even more pathetic is his speech: "Acted in a way that blah blah blah"

WHO TALKS LIKE THAT?

Pandering fools that get caught with their pants down I suppose.

Jeanne…. why did you put your city and town in your post? What happened is your own fault.. You didn't need to put your full name in either…. learn from your mistake…. I don't agree with your post about Spitzer… he will be forever tainted in politics, I think

I am all for an OBAMA-CLINTON ticket - how does Sen. Clinton
(& her husband) feel about that??
I think that proposal has all the qualifications of being the Democratic "Dream" ticket ,as well - only with HER in 2nd spot.
For the sake of the party and the sake of the country she claims to
love and want to serve - I think maybe the proposition should be
presented in this order…which would confirm sincerity of the offer.

I don't see what's wrong with his behavior…

Whether or not he should stay should be decision left upto mrs. Spitzer. I can't bear to look at her face. He owes her at least that much. She looks so sad….

Cheryl you are obsessed with Obama. What about Hillary's federal lawsuit!!!

For someone who brought people down by bullying, trial in the press, personal threats, etc. this is sweet justice. For all the work he did as AG, how many indictments and convictions did he get in his high profile cases - just about zero.

I can only hope his prosecutors treat him with the same kind of fairness and consideration as he did those he brought down.

If the man is guilty he needs to quit & they need to raise the jail & put him under it with Craig, Vitter, & the other hypocrites…what he is accused of doing is wrong but being a hypocrite is even worse….

Why would the wife stand by a person who cheated on her?

The Governor of New York should be treated just like any other citizen who commits a crime. He should be prosecuted just like any body else and if found guilty, held to a much higher standard than a regular citizen.
Bud

I'm a Democrat calling for his resignation. This guy ran on a morals platform and turns out to be another hypocrite.

Poor Hillary! He's a super delegate for her side. She relies on these gutter rats for support? No wonder her women supporters hate men.

She's making Bill pay for his affairs but she can't afford to lose another super delegate. What's our girl going to do?

If the feds look very closely they would see some $$$$ that was transfered to secret / private accounts by this Spitzer guy moved to clinton campaign funds. Good for the clintons.
The "kitchen sink" is coming back to you: Karma baby.

Sadly, I think Gov. Spitzer should step down. I don't think he can function as a law enforcer since he has now broken a law and the trust of the people of New York. He should now concentrate his efforts at working on the emotional problems that led him to have this particular behavior and cheating on his wife. I think she should leave him. This is sad, very sad.

Common people! It's like watching porn when your wife's not around. No harm in that. Tell 'em Spitz!

Once again, the East Coast liberal media (read… NY Times) has caused a needless uproar. How many more times will it take before people in this country realize that the liberal media is the fount of all that is wrong in America? Rush Limbaugh was spot on about the liberal media, and I expect that he will be righfully blasting away at the NY Times again today and all this week for this story.

Yes he should resign. Due to the fact that this goes beyond a sexual
satisfaction. By him being attorney general and governer he knows
the implication of feeding money to organized crime. He didn't just
have an affair like Bill Clinton or any of the others. The notion from some of his politcal friends that this was just an affair is a lie. He broke the law. The same law that he stood up for, practiced and became a hero for. Yes he should resign and also be prosecuted.

Glad I'm not a member of either of these sick parties. I often refer to the excercise as POLITRICKS!

Message to Ms. Cutshaw….Uh….you used your name. Just box up your computer and take it back to the store.

Poor Jeanne Cutshaw… Invent a fake name.

He's obviously going to resign. and is currently trying to salvage his law license and avoid prison time. He's guilty of conspiracy, RICO violations, Mann Act, et al. My thoughts and prayers are with David Paterson, Silda Wall Spitzer, and their three girls.

Larry craig did not commit a crime. Spitzer paid for a prostitute (crime). Transferred money across state lines for illegal act (crime). He was the AG of NY, that should have helped him with his judgement whether or not to commit these crimes. Obviously, Spitzer believed he was above the law. Fortunately, he was wrong. He is a Democrat.. Let's see how his party deals we him. Ha! Barney Frank (D) ran a gay prostitution ring out of his apartment for years. He is still a serving member of congress. So I don't expect justice, just excuses.

Spitzer just did what Clinton did — at least he did not misuse his trust.

It is a big deal if one gets caught & has compromised on public interests. Specially for a public figure like Elliot where personal integrity matters and for a man with a beautiful wife and 3 beautiful daughters. But Elliot just human. No Human being is that perfect. He has done a remarkable job & should not resign or forced to resign. This country needs the services of good men. There aren't that many of his caliber. I forgive him. Move on Elliot.

I agree with Nauret. Why are these women standing up in a news conference beside their husband? It's as if they are condoning what the man is doing. It looks so phoney…if asked by the media they should say that while they still love their husband they don't approve of what he did. Standind up there ….makes them look foolish.

Please remove my comment immediately!!! This is the last time I will give my trust to CNN, forever!

There is really a twofold solution to this…

(1) Recall Spitzer. He's done nothing substantial for NY except get into scandal after scandal in his administration, or

(2) Spitzer must resign. He has no clout anymore that he can reform Albany. Especially after he said it was a cesspool and he would utilize his mandate to clean it up, he's made a bigger mess of it with his abusive power and blatant disregard to the rules.

Typical Democrats. Always ignoring the rules. See Bill Clinton, New Jersey, Florida, the 2008 primaries with Florida and Michigan delegates, etc.

And before anyone gets on me for Republicans, they're no saints either: Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Larry Craig, etc.

Again, another woman standing behind a man that let her down.
WHY???????

My heart goes out to his wife and daughters. I think her face in the above picture says it all. I doubt she or her daughters had any inkling Spitzer might be involved in such an unbecoming business racket. So the shock alone of your husband and father maybe having a side you don't know or could ever imagined, is an enormous shock.

Given the whole story and all the facts are not out yet. I don't feel anyone should afix a guilty on Spitzer's forehead yet.

I don't think he should be allowed to stay in office. He has commited a Federal Crime ( Mann act) and this is hypocritical since he was a prosecutor against people committing those crimes. It sets a bad example since he is supposed to be held to a higher standard. He should also lose his super delegate status. …..as his judgement is grossly impaired.

Time for Spitzer to suck it up. He was wrong and thats it. He should ask God for forgiveness then ask his wife for forgiveness. Then move on.

We all are human before anything else.He is not the only politician etc. caught doing something against the job. If the people can look in their own back yards and say their clean .Give me a break. I think if he does good still for N.y. ,he shouldnt resiegn. You should be worried about Obama and his corruptions he keeps in denial about. A president is far from a mayor.

My question is: How in the world do they get their wives to "stand" up there with them? That's so werid to me. I'm thinking, maybe she told him to get a professional, because she's wasn't going to do what he wanted to do. But why do they stand up there?? That doesn't make them seem strong and loyal..they look STUPID. (there's no other word for it)

Ed Rollins? Advisor to Mike Huckabee? C'mon CNN.

I'm afraid It's just the tip of the iceberg, and YES it should sink him, as it should have sunk the Clinton's.

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hmmm….. Mrs. Spitzer looks so sad.. what a tragic situation for her and the children. If she stays with him, she would be considered a very strong and deserving woman to be President one day… dontchathink?

Why should he resign? If Ted Kennedy can commit drunken murder and leave the scene of the crime without going to prison, why should a guy get in trouble for having a Clinton-esque extra-marital affair? Let's treat everyone the same, not grant special treatment to those who espouse the leftist ideals and persecute those who dissent.

NOW we know why Billy C. wanted to move to New York….the picture is SO clear now!

Years of credibilty are gone. He is more corrupt than the individuals he went after as NY AG. They didn't hold the public trust. Spitzer did. He must go.

Mr. Spitzer should resign immediately.

Not only did he shame his family, he has probably broken the law.

In Texas when you pay for sex you are breaking the law. Isn't the same true in New York?

I am a loyal Democrat but in this case they should throw the book at him.

Any public official who breaks the law should go. PERIOD.