Governor Resigns

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Spitzer Resigns

Story Created: Mar 12, 2008 at 9:35 AM EDT

Story Updated: Mar 26, 2008 at 2:04 PM EDT

Governor Eliot Spitzer, the first term Democrat who won in a landslide in the 2006 election, has resigned. The former Attorney General, who made his reputation as a tough prosecutor, has stepped down after revelations of his involvement with a high priced, international prostitution ring. Spitzer’s resignation will be effective this Monday. Lieutenant Governor David Paterson will be sworn in as the state’s Chief Executive at that time.

Spitzer again apologized to his family, saying he was deeply sorry for not living up to what was expected of him. He also said that he sincerely apologized to every New Yorker. He added, "I cannot allow for my private failings to disrupt the people's work.”

Gov. Spitzer left his Manhattan apartment late this morning, his wife at his side, for the drive to the Governor's New York City office. It is there that he announced his resignation.

State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno held a press conference in Albany this morning. Bruno outlined how the structure of the top level of state government would look after the transition to a new governor. Lt. Gov. David Paterson would become the first African-American to be Governor of the State of New York. Bruno, as Senate Majority Leader, would assume the duties of Lt. Governor until the next gubernatorial election.

Thursday, Mar 13 at 2:43 PM Phil wrote ...

I was waiting for this time to come. And I thought he was going to "help" NY. The only thing he did was help give NY a bad reputation. Although with him being a Democrat, that doesn't surprise me.

Wednesday, Mar 12 at 12:10 PM sharon wrote ...

I believe all the people involved in the ring should be exposed. Clients 1-8 I'm sure there are more man in just as high offices invloved. Also the owner of the hotel and the john who operates the ring.

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