How the mighty fall ... and then get back up again, especially in New York City politics. Former New York State Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who resigned from office in disgrace after his dalliances with prostitutes came to light, [plans to] run for New York City comptroller. According to The New York Times, Spitzer is seeking a spot on the ballot for the race. Since leaving office, Spitzer has worked for a variety of media outlets, including Slate, CNN, and Current TV. He left Current in January after its owners announced they were selling the station to Al Jazeera.
He said that after consulting with his family and taking the temperature of the city’s electorate, he believed New Yorkers would be open to his candidacy. “I’m hopeful there will be forgiveness, I am asking for it,” he said.
He said that after consulting with his family and taking the temperature of the city’s electorate, he believed New Yorkers would be open to his candidacy. “I’m hopeful there will be forgiveness, I am asking for it,” he said.
His re-emergence comes in an era when politicians — like Representative Mark Sanford of South Carolina and the New York mayoral contender Anthony D. Weiner — have shown that public disapproval, especially over sexual misconduct, can be fleeting, and that voters seem receptive to those who seek forgiveness and redemption.
His decision startled the city’s political establishment, which is already unsettled by the rapid rise of Mr. Weiner, who also plunged into a campaign without party elders’ blessing.