I find it very suspicious that this incident came out now. I think it has something to do with the Obama camp. The lieutenant governor of New York is Jackson, and he is black. If he is supporting Obama, then they are playing the Karl Rove dirty politics. They figure lets have Hillary look bad, go after Spitzer, then he will have to resign, Jackson become Governor and Obama will benefit from New York rather then Hillary. WOW! If this is true he is no better then the rest of dirty politicians in Washington. And Obama is running on being a new different kind of politician, will see about that. That's right blame the Obama camp, since they seen to blame everything on Hillary.
Again, very suspicious……………………

The last time I saw a sting operation on TV, where the police used a female police officer to catch men seeking hookers…..The guy went to jail for it…Whats different here?????????

He is the Gov. of a state and known for his take overs in crime fighting. When are the political people going to learn this part of there job to the tax paying americans….

He should be fired…

He'll resign because Democrats do the right thing. Why hasn't David Vitter?

HOW CLINTONIAN !!!!

Are you Spitzer apologists also Larry Craig apologists?

I didn't think so.

The source that reveiled info on client 9 should also release the same info on clients 1-8 and 10 and above. All of these persons are persons of wealth and position to be able to lay out that much cash.

This elected leader has sealed his own fate.
Even if he doesn't have the common sense to do the right thing and resign from office, his "mantle" of corruption buster and "do-gooder" is done gone.

A fellow New York Party insider and Governor of New York scandal linked to the Clintons, how typical. I hope this serves as a reminder to voters in future contests of the years of scandals the Clintons brought to the White House and why America does not need this in the future.

Obama in 08!

Out you go!

Let's find out who client 1-8 are now.

Thanks god we have Republicans to keep this country moraes in tact …cough, cough, gag

Being able to head a public crusade against prostitution while hiring one on the side is an indication of a very disturbed mind. It's far worse than succumbing to the temptation of a bribe or exchanging favors; it almost smacks of sociopathy (no, I'm not a Dr.)

I wish this man the best of luck in his private life but feel he should be forever banned from public office.

Although I think he's an idiot for doing it, if his family can forgive him, then the people of New York should be able to as well. He has more to worry about just surviving this as a person more than a politician.

I think that a man who has locked people up and ruined lives and families for this she be made an example of. He has put people in jail for this and now he is involved. How low has our expectations for public figures gone if people think this is no big deal. Then why bust hookers and arrest them for earning a living if this is no big deal.

I am so sick and tired of seeing these women standing there looking sad and humilated like they are afraid to show emotions. I think that is the one time in public life where you can show how you really feel and be emotional.

This guy is a joke. You have people serving serious time in jail because of foolishness like this and some of them he put there.

I am reading that some people don't care about the Spitzer allegations. That is sad. Don't people care if our leaders have any morals? Our country is spiraling downward from the liberal mindset that we should "live and let live" and that what people do in private in no way affects what they do and the decisions they make in public.
-Chuck

Actually, Chuck, I think our country is spiraling downward from the Republican mindset that it is OK to torture people, rewrite the Constitution, lying our way into pre-emptive strikes against other countries, continually give tax cuts to the rich, ignore our environmental responsibilities and deny healthcare for children.

Doesn't Hillary come from the great state of NewYork? I wonder if Bill used the the same agency for his service. He may be known as client 10. Hummmm

From GaVoter, March 11th, 2008 11:30 am ET "Perverted democrats!!"

No, my friend. "Perverted politicians!" Perversion is not partisan!!! What about the Senate pages, Craig, Clinton, etc???

Dont worry Eliot im sure Bill Clinton will come to your rescue.

He turned out to be the exact opposite of what he told voters he was. His use of the prostitution ring was calculated and the risks were known to him. To call this a slip up or mistake is incorrect, he knowingly sought out a prostitute, planned the meeting, paid for a session as well as a down payment on a future session and tried to cover it up. Now, he needs to leave the office and mend his personal life.

Why doesn't he just pull an Obama. Call it a bonehead mistake and then whine that the press is to hard on him.
That should get him all the support he needs to keep his job.
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This is outrageous,

He is the only guy that did this? Who are clients 1-8 and 10+?

and THIS IS RELEASED ON A MONDAY, so there can be a full news cycles.

Sounds like Rove is back at work.

How many Repulicans have resigned over infidelities in just the last year,

yeah I know none,

I'd fight this tooth and nail and I would NOT resign.

get out of here people

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I say Spitzer should resign, and …

… Bill Clinton take his place as Governor. Then Bill should ask Michelle Obama to be Lt. Governor.

But anyways, if Hillary should drop out of the race soon enough, she may have a chance to be the next NY Governor. Bet she's thinking about it…

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Hypocrisy is often the worst crime of all. I'm a New Yorker and witnessed Governor (then attorney general) Spitzer's grandstanding, holier than thou, self-righteous attitude as he brought down prostitution rings and Wall Street folks. My heart breaks for his three young daughters and his wife. It's bad enough to be so thoroughly disappointed by a loved one, but it's so much worse when you have to deal with the hurt and humiliation publicly.

You Clinton bashers know who the Lieutenant Governor is? You might wanna take a look, I don't think you'll be wresting the statehouse away from the Democrats anytime soon.

Does this affect how he does his job? If it doesn't, then disregard it and let his wife guilt trip (or divorce) him. If this changes his performance as governor, then he should consider stepping down. If this is his only slip-up, then he is a normal man — horny. The investigation has yet to finish or name anyone officially. If he is convicted, let him serve his time.

Man, this guy could have been our next VP. Hillary can pick'em can't she? Something about her and cheating a*s men, but who am I to speak, I am a man and I have cheated long ago. Honestly, I do not care what the man did,( as long as no public funds were used) just that Clinton's judgement here was not the best, was it.

Unfortunately, Mr. Spitzer is like a lot of our politicians, religious leaders, sports figures, and actors/actresses.

It's do like I say, not do as I do!

It is sad when people fall that seemed to have done good work. However there is the old saying that when you stare at hell, it stares right back. Sometimes you lose yourself in the world you have to deal with. It is no excuse, just an explanation.

Another NY Democrat opening the door for Republicans in the fall.

If you are counting on Bill Clinton to help Hillary with the 3 AM phone calls, think again.

Can you count on Bill staying with Hillary at 3 AM often enough to cover for her?

Hillary's foreign experience is equivalent to Emperor's clothes.

woo hooo…yeah…is Bill on that list?…always..follow the money

Perverted democrats!!

What I'm watching right now on CNN where this man is downplaying what Spitzer has done with the reasoning that someday it will be shrugged off as it is nothing at all, a laughable crime…. guess the news, sadly he is right and that is the direction things are heading Hopefully I will no longer be on this earth when it reaches that level.

For now, the law is the law, he broke the law, and he is in a government position to uphold the law. Of course he should step down or be taken down. They should also consider the fact that he used taxpayer money to break those laws.

He is gross.

Democrat or Republican, both parties are being caught for many varying things. Whatever happened to politicians who serve the people rather than theire own interests? Yet another wonderful example of why i don't trust either party. I'd love to see a shake down in both parties. If you're found doing illegal things, boot their butts to the curb. Both parties like to do a search on each other, fine do it and get rid of them, no mercy!

It's unfortunate that he was discovered , he could have continued to fight corruption and champion many status -quo changing laws in the tradition of other political philanderers> Ex: John F. Keendy and Bill Clinton.

Spitzer needs to step down now for the sake of the Party…the GOP is gonna use this in the fall so step down and get out of the news…

I am reading that some people don't care about the Spitzer allegations. That is sad. Don't people care if our leaders have any morals? Our country is spiraling downward from the liberal mindset that we should "live and let live" and that what people do in private in no way affects what they do and the decisions they make in public.

If this was a Republican you would say this will sway the election (since he is one of Hillarys biggest backers) to the democrats and BLAH BLAH BLAH….End of the world like you did with Larry Craig, but this story will be a side note in a couple of days…CNN you are so left-leaning and liberal it is riddiculus….Pathetic

Gov Spitzer is a big backer of Hillary Clinton. All his shenanigans were committed with the thought of gaining sympathy for his wife and in turn Hillary because she has spent many years with a man like that. Spitzer and Clinton will do anything to get her elected. This is just part of their sympathy plan to make Hillary seem the victim in all things that don't work her way.

Give it a rest. If he did anything beyond the misdemeanor, nail him, but if that is it, leave it alone. Hopefully he will give up his office and go away quietly.