Some state lawmakers call for Spitzer's resignation

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Some state lawmakers call for Spitzer's resignation

By WENDY WOOLFOLK, NBC NEWS

ALBANY - So far no charges have been filed against the New York Governor after a federal investigation linked him to a prostitution ring. But with new reports that Spitzer allegedly used an escort service for more than six months and spent more than $15,000 on multiple meetings, some state lawmakers are calling for his resignation... and soon!

With mounting pressure and growing calls for his resignation, still no word from embattled New York Governor Eliot Spitzer.

"Within 24 to 48 hours if he does not indeed resign, we're going to put for articles of resolution of impeachment," said Assemblyman James Tedisco.

He's been holed up in his Manhattan apartment, reportedly with family and top advisors, after apologizing for, but not admitting to, an alleged link to a high dollar prostitution ring.

"I have acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and that violates my or any sense of right and wrong," Spitzer said Monday.

His only public comment about what the governor called a private matter.
But new details have emerged about Spitzer's role in the public corruption probe that was triggered by his alleged movement of large amounts of cash from several bank accounts to one that was operated by a call girl ring.

Then last month, according to law enforcement officials, the governor was caught on a wire-tap arranging for a prostitute to meet him at a Washington hotel.

Legal matters aside, state lawmakers say Spitzer's political time is up.

"He owes it to the state, he owes it to himself, and I believe he owes it to his family to resolve this as quickly as possible by resigning," said Representative Peter King.

If that happens, Lieutenant Governor David Paterson would serve out the remaining 33 months of his term...becoming the state's first black governor.

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