Spitzer Resigns Effective Monday
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Updated: 1:33 PM Mar 12, 2008
Spitzer Resigns Effective Monday
New York Governor Elliot Spitzer announced he's resigning from office effective Monday. Spitzer has been implicated in a prostitution ring. Update: Reaction from West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin.
Posted: 11:00 AM Mar 12, 2008
Reporter: Scott Saxton
Email Address: scott.saxton@wsaz.com
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NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer has resigned. He made the announcement in his Manhattan office.

Spitzer will be replaced by Lieutenant Governor David Paterson, who will become New York's first black governor.

As on Monday, when he made a public apology, his wife stood by his side.

Spitzer says the resignation will take effect on Monday.

Spitzer said he's "deeply sorry" that he didn't live up to what was expected of him. He said he "sincerely" apologizes to every New Yorker.

West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, who is also chairman of the Democratic Governor's Association, released a statement Wednesday afternoon in his role as chairman.

“I commend Governor Spitzer’s decision to step down from office. He has achieved a number of important accomplishments as Governor of New York, and I wish him and his family the best as they continue to work through this private matter," Governor Joe Manchin said. “Lieutenant Governor David Paterson has a long and distinguished record of public service. He is the right person to lead New York at this critical time, and he has the full support of the Democratic Governors Association. We look forward to a successful transition, and we stand ready to assist him in any way.”

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Posted by: WV concerned on Mar 12, 2008 at 10:08 PM

Just by reading these comments, I can see why Obomus is doing so good in this country, it's gone ! Maybe the Republicans can save us and work us to death, we'd be better off out of this world if we get right with God ?
Posted by: Janette on Mar 12, 2008 at 09:56 PM

I can't believe you or anyone would truly feel this way. This is wrong for many reasons, the article in the news today is one good example. It has been known and proven that if someone does this, they have did it with the world.. which now contains highly complicated bacteria and viruses including HIV. This is also helping young girls destroy their bodys and supporting drug habits, which is supporting and promoting other crime associated with drugs. This promotes property theft, armed robery, insurance fraud and the list has no end. I can sympathize whih you and your situation, but prostituation isn't the answer for anything. We are all just human, God be with us.
Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 12, 2008 at 09:43 PM

If only Bill Clinton had the guts to be honest like this guy.
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