Spitzer Blog

New York’s governor, Elliot Spitzer, resigned this past Wednesday March 12 after rumors began about his connection with the high priced prostitution ring, Emperors Club VIP. However, it was Monday March 10 that the now former governor originally addressed the issue during a press conference, at which is wife Silda stood faithfully by his side. During the three minute speech the governor explained how he was “deeply sorry” for the embarrassment he caused both his family and supporters yet; he refused to answer any questions.
According to the allegations on the night of February 13, Sptizer made a phone call arranging for one of his “call- girls” to take a train ride from New York to Washington where she would meet him at an unidentified hotel. The high priced ring of prostitutes can charge as much as $5,500 an hour, and the governor has reportedly spent as much $80,000. Government officials caught the former governor in the crime during a wired call, Spitzer was known as Client 9 during the conversation that was later traced back to him.
Spitzer resignation became in effect this past Monday, March 17 and to many it has become obvious that his once promising political career is now over. David Paterson will be replacing the former governor in office, and there are high hopes for this well regarded politician.