Hey World,
As a political blogger and a native New Yorker, I feel like I have to respond to the Eliot Spitzer situation. This is eerily reminiscent of the former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey's scandal a few years back, but not as juicy. I mean, what's more appealing to a gossip's ears, a married, high-profile politician involved in a prostitution ring, or a married, high-profile politician who has a secret gay lover? You all decide.
But more importantly, what are some of the implications of the Spitzer scandal. According to Politico.com, Spitzer could have become the first Jewish president of the United States had it not been for this scandal, or at least that is according to Spitzer supporters. If you ask most people, the chance of Spitzer becoming president is unlikely, regardless of the scandal. Why? Well, you see, to be considered president of the U.S., it would help to be liked by people, something that Eliot Spitzer is not very good at-namely, being liked. Hillary Clinton is not going to support him, even though she is a Senator representing New York, because Spitzer is in favor of giving driver's licenses to illegal immigrants, something which I personally think is a stupid idea that takes focus away from the larger issue of making illegals naturalized citizens. Obviously, Clinton also would not be dying to support Spitzer because she is a presidential candidate with an image to maintain. Besides Hillary, Spitzer has plenty other enemies with his abrasive political style.
The big question that is on everyone's mind is whether Spitzer will resign or not. It seems that he probably will be forced to resign not only due to the shame of the scandal, but possibly because of the hypocrisy of it as well. The hypocrisy, namely, of a public figure like Spitzer who often criticizes other people getting his just desserts.
Later Dayz.
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I wrote a pretty lengthy post on this myself on my blog abdicationfromboredom.blogspot.com
In my opinion, Spitzer certainly made an obvious mistake. Yeah it was hypocritical and wrong, but it was also illegal.
Politicians acting out in such a manner is becoming a serious trend these days.
As a New Yorker myself, I have noticed a great deal of NY and tri-state area politicians falling from grace recently. You mentioned McGreevy, but it certainly doesn't stop there.
Katrina, I think you're underestimating everyone's favorite Mayor, Mike Bloomberg, when considering the first Jewish President. He would lull all opponents into a false confidence do to his 5'3 frame and soft, unsure voice... but once he has them where he wants them... BAM! He get's his way. Very Rev. Joseph McShane-esque, if you ask me...
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