Eliot Spitzer’s Money Re-Enters Politics
Eliot Spitzer (Photo: Getty) Former Governor Eliot Spitzer lost his job as a CNN host in last July, but apparently he still has money to burn. Since September, Mr. Spitzer has given donations to...
View ArticleGovernor Cuomo Isn’t Bothering With Eliot Spitzer
(Photo: Getty) In City & State's morning newsletter today, an item appeared about former Governor Eliot Spitzer calling on current Governor Andrew Cuomo to veto the legislature's redistricting...
View ArticleCurrent TV Falls For Fake Eliot Spitzer Twitter
Eliot Spitzer (Photo: Getty) In Current TV's email announcement about former governor Eliot Spitzer being hired to replace Keith Olbermann, the network invited viewers to "follow Spitzer on Twitter...
View ArticleEliot Spitzer Gets Another Media Gig
Eliot Spitzer (Photo: Getty)Former New York governor, Slate writer and Current TV host Eliot Spitzer is adding another media job to his resumé--contributor on NY1's nightly chat fest Inside City Hall....
View ArticleEliot Spitzer Thinks It Might Be Too Soon for The Anthony Weiner Comeback
(Photo: NY1) For his second appearance as one of Inside City Hall's "Wise Guys," former Governor Eliot Spitzer discussed the recent rumors of former Congressman Anthony Weiner running for public office...
View ArticleNo Love Lost Between Cuomo and Spitzer
(Photo: Getty) One almost gets the feeling that Governor Andrew Cuomo wishes former Gov. Eliot Spitzer would just go away. Back in February, Mr. Spitzer called on Mr. Cuomo to veto the Legislature's...
View ArticleMajority of New York Voters Do Not Want Alec Baldwin to Run For Mayor
Alec Baldwin (Photo: Getty) A new poll of the race to replace term-limited New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg released last night included actor Alec Baldwin, who has hinted he might run for mayor....
View ArticleEliot Spitzer: Petraeus Shouldn’t Have Resigned
(Photo: Getty) On Inside City Hall last night, former Governor Eliot Spitzer, who left office under the cloud of his own sex scandal, was called to weigh in on former C.I.A. Director David Petraeus'...
View ArticleEliot Spitzer Says Comptroller Speculation ‘Made up out of Nowhere’
(Photo: NY1) A couple days ago, the New York Daily News reported former Governor Eliot Spitzer "is being talked about" as a potential primary candidate against incumbent Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, a...
View ArticleEliot Spitzer Does Not Think Highly of Governor Cuomo’s Hiring Practices
(Photo: Getty) Former Governor Eliot Spitzer, never a fan of the current governor, yesterday blasted his hiring and spending practices at the Empire State Development Corporation. A recent front-page...
View ArticleThe Boxer Rebellion: Disgraced Duo Transforms the Election Cycle
Victor Juhasz “So what craziness is going to happen next?” a Democratic operative asked Politicker Sunday night. “Is Ed Koch going to climb out of the grave and join the field for public advocate?”...
View ArticlePaterson Thinks Weiner Spurred Spitzer’s Run
Former Gov. David Paterson. (Photo: Getty) Eliot Spitzer's gubernatorial successor David Paterson, a close ally and former ticket-mate of the new city comptroller candidate, believes Anthony Weiner's...
View ArticleEliot Spitzer Blames ‘Urges’ for Prostitution Scandal
Eliot Spitzer on PBS's Charlie Rose. (Photo: YouTube) He just couldn’t help himself. In a lengthy interview that aired on PBS early Wednesday, disgraced former governor-turned-comptroller-candidate...
View ArticleNOW Urges Female Voters to Steer Clear of Spitzer and Weiner
The National Organization for Women protested Spitzer's candidacy on the steps of City Hall. The National Organization for Women is urging voters to stay far, far away from this election's two comeback...
View ArticleEliot Spitzer’s Signature Scramble Shows Some Weaknesses
Eliot Spitzer collecting signatures Monday. (Photo: Getty) Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has less than 48 hours to finish collecting the 3,750 valid signatures necessary to earn a spot on the ballot for...
View ArticleVito Fossella Not Inspired by Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner
Vito Fossella when in Congress. (Photo: Getty) A scandal-scarred former congressman is running for mayor. A fallen ex-governor is running for comptroller. But Vito Fossella, a former congressman who...
View ArticleEliot Spitzer Ahead in New Poll
Eliot Spitzer in 2006. (Photo: Getty) Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has been feverishly collecting signatures to make it on the ballot, which may or may not be successful. Nevertheless, should he get past...
View ArticleSpitzer Wines and Dines Supporters at Last-Minute Petitioning Party
Eliot Spitzer arrives at his petitioning party. Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer arrived late to and left early from a last-minute "petitioning party" thrown to boost confidence in his surprise comeback bid...
View ArticleBill Thompson Claims Over 75,000 Petition Signatures
Bill Thompson. As former Gov. Eliot Spitzer fights speculation he won't have enough petition signatures to make it on the ballot, former Comptroller Bill Thompson has nothing to fear. The mayoral...
View ArticleLawyers Predict Lawsuits Loom in Spitzer’s Future
Eliot Spitzer soliciting petitions in Union Square. Eliot Spitzer has been scrambling to collect the 3,750 valid signatures the city says he needs to make it on the ballot to run for comptroller. But...
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