Gothamist: Catching Up on Day Three of Hookergate

La Leone

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:43:15 -0500

Well, Hillary is the only one that says: “I’m deeply saddened by this turn of events and my thoughts are with Governor Spitzer’s FAMILY during this painful time." She doesn't say her thoughts are with HIM. Everyone else references him specifically or the "Spitzer family." My thoughts are also regarding his wife and daughters. ANd men CANNOT keep it in their pants, period. They will either be up front w/you about this or they will deny their nature and hide it from you. Until they get caught, that is.

wandererofsorts

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:38:33 -0500

I can understand there is a humanistic side to this. There are victims; mainly his family. New Yorkers - its probably for the better. However, the real issue here is the federal offense he committed and lack of action taking place. He should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law! Wasn't he the same steamroller that inflicted these charges left and right before? So now he leaves office and won't be charged with a crime? This is ridiculous!

allie25

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:04:33 -0500

All these people are acting like it was some random stroke of bad luck that fell upon the Spitzer family, like a death or tragic accident.. HE COULDNT KEEP IT IN HIS PANTS, IT WASN'T AN ACCIDENT.

foodlover

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:29:07 -0500

I will not pray for Spitzer, nor his family. Best of luck to Gov Patterson.

Papercutninja

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:04:44 -0500

I always thought that mentioning Dinkins was political suicide. I hope hope hope that Gov Patterson isn't a state-wide Dinkins.

pissyrabbit

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:32:41 -0500

"We always thought David would be our generation’s “Dave Dinkins.” Al. Please. If you want to support your friend Dave, for the love of god keep quiet!!

Fritzdecat

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:15:29 -0500

The real question at this point is will they prosecute him for the Mann Act which makes it a felony to transport a Ho across statelines... Theres your sword of Damocles. Will it drop?

Dave Hogarty

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:34:32 -0500

I had no idea that Spitzer was sworn in by Walter Cronkite.

Dude69

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:27:52 -0500

Yes, I am sure Paterson was thinking all along that if he somehow becomes governor, he'll be governor to only Black NYer. Sharpton can't seem to get race out of any issue that he comments on, I really wich he would just go away, since he's NEVER going to hold any political office in his lifetime.

Streamwise

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:18:38 -0500

Fuck the "my sympathies go out to the governor" crap. He was an asshole, and he got caught. And I'd toss it in his wife and daughters for good measure. Good riddance, next!

Steven

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:52:14 -0500

Thanks Gothamist for the all the updates. You have done a fine job following the scandal.