So in a few short weeks since Hevesi's chauffeur scandal broke, Spitzer has gone from calling Hevesi honest, to saying he needed more information, to reconsidering, to -- yesterday -- withdrawing his support. "The outcome of the Ethics Commission investigation presents information that compromises Alan Hevesi's ability to fulfill his responsibilities," is what Spitzer said yesterday.
What, then, explains his unwillingness to call for Hevesi to resign or be removed? Does the Spitzer camp have any principled argument for why the champion of integrity and ethics thinks that a man whose ability to fulfill his responsibilities is compromised should continue to fulfill his responsibilities? Or is this the part where principles stop and Spitzer just does what's politically good for him and his party by giving the disgraced comptroller a chance to win and hold the office for the Democrats?
If he's really that cynical, here's some refreshing news: Maybe the voters aren't. A Daily News poll shows that Hevesi is in total free-fall.
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Anoter Riley Rant...I hope the republicans are paying you real well for your Bruno/Faso/Callaghan pr efforts here...obviously you haven't read newsday's editorial column today...where is the self rightousness over Pataki's delay in dealing with Hevesi..instead of running around making beleive he is going to be president??? I have come to the firm conclusion..no matter Elliot does or say or doesn't do or say..you will never be happy..I predict more riley rants ahead....Callaghan was a republican afterthought..a throwaway candidate..where is the criticism of the republican party for coming to his rescue so late in the game??? maybe they realize he is not comptroller material as well??? andy
Easy Andy. Don't worry. Your boy Spitzer will win. It's just that he'll be going into office limping instead of marching.
Bruno and Silver already have plans for him.
Day one ... nothing changes.