NYT/Reuters: Spitzer Wins Democrats' Backing for NY Governor

[DeepModem Mom]

Spitzer Wins Democrats' Backing for NY
By REUTERS
Published: May 30, 2006

BUFFALO, New York (Reuters) - New York's Democratic Party on Tuesday endorsed Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, who has earned a reputation as a crusader against unethical practices on Wall Street, as its candidate for governor of New York.

Favored to succeed outgoing Republican Gov. George Pataki in the November election, Spitzer received the Democrats' support at their state convention in western New York, where they are expected on Wednesday to back Hillary Rodham Clinton for a second term in the U.S. Senate....

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As state Attorney General, Spitzer has become known as an impassioned fighter against illegal and unethical practices and sweetheart deals in such industries as insurance, mortgage lending, online marketing and securities firms on Wall Street.

He brought a lawsuit against former New York Stock Exchange Chairman Richard Grasso over his $193 million pay package.

Polls show Spitzer leading both Republican candidates for governor -- former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld and former state Assembly member John Faso -- by as much as 60 points. The state Republican Party holds its convention later this week....

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/news/news-newyork.html

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1. Glad to hear this. n/t

[myrna minx]

2. Oh how I wish that Spitzer was the AG of the USA.

Could you imagine the butt-kicking the pigs at the trough would receive? I'm really pleased with this development. :bounce:

[goforit]

4. I rather he be President quite frankly.

[goforit]

3. Go Spitzer go!!!

[Zynx]

5. This will be the easiest win this year.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

6. Good

Elliot Spitzer will make a great Governor and perhaps a great future President :thumbsup: