Congressional reaction to Spitzer sex scandal
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Here’s some reaction by members of the New York congressional delegation to Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s apology in connection with his apparent role as a client of a high priced prostitution ring under investigation by the U.S. attorney:
“I don’t have any comment on that but I obviously am sending my best wishes and thoughts to the governor and to his family,’’ Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., said during a media availability while campaigning in Pennsylvania. “Let’s wait and see what comes out over the next days but right now I don’t have any comment and I think that it’s appropriate just to wish
his family well and we will wait and see how things develop.’’
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D.-N.Y., stated, “I feel bad for him and his family but until he makes a more complete statement, I have nothing more to say.”
“I am shocked by Governor Spitzer’s announcement today,’’ said Rep. Nita Lowey, D-Harrison. “I am deeply saddened and profoundly disappointed that he has violated the trust of his family and the public.â€
“Today’s events come as a shock to everyone,’’ stated Rep. Eliot Engel, D-Bronx. “We don’t know all the facts, and any comment prior to knowing the facts is premature. I wish the governor and his family well in this time of trial for them.â€
“He is not going to comment at this time,’’ stated Meaghan Smith, spokeswoman for Rep. John Hall, D-Dover.
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“He is not going to comment at this time.’’—-Meaghan Smith, spokeswoman for Rep. John Hall, D-Dover.
This guy Hall is an empty suit. No leadership, no ideas, no 2nd term I am afraid.
The silence speaks volumes.
What’s the matter, John? Why do you have so much difficulty denouncing conduct like this? As ed said, the silence speaks volumes.
It seems to me maybe John Hall is right to stay quiet for a while and let this thing play out. Passing judgment at this early point tempts mistakes. I think the real play here will be when this is all tied back to Bush’s Justice Department, perhaps at the request of Bruno or someone close to him. There is bad blood between Bruno and Spitzer, you know.
See, that would be the real scandal, not the Governor’s sex life.
Time will tell.
Good. Who cares who exposes the corruption and hypocrisy? Even with a two party system, the pols still find ways to protect one another. Spare the messenger’s life and you might get more messages.
Good—it is too early to comment.