Spitzer's Woes Could Tarnish Clinton

J. Max Robins — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:06:27 -0400

Revelations that New York Governor Elliot Spitzer, once known as as a crusading D.A., will now forever be known as "Client 9". It seems he used the services of The Emperor's Club, a high class hooker ring (the Feds appear to be alleging a violation of the federal Mann Act, transporting women across state lines for 'immoral purposes') -- and that may spell bad news for Hillary Clinton's White House bid.

Spitzer, remember, endorsed Clinton early. Alone, that isn't a potential problem for the New York senator. But his oh-so-public peccadillo brings back into the limelight tales of politicians behaving badly. And we all know who (in this alleycat way) was Commander and Chief Bad Boy Numero Uno. The Spitzer affair only brings Bill Clinton's philandering days back in stark relief -- certainly unwelcome news at Hillary's campaign headquarters.

The only winners here will be America's tabloid press, talk-show hosts and Saturday Night Live. What a belated Christmas gift to them all from the dishonorable Governor (at least for the time-being) of New York.

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