Eliot Spitzer

U.S. Rep. Markey Defends Fundraiser with Former NY Gov.

Lucas Willard — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:00:00 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey is defending a planned fundraiser hosted by former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer.

Massachusetts Republican Party Chairwoman Kirsten Hughes criticized the decision, saying Markey shouldn't "rub elbows with a man best known for his solicitation of prostitutes."

Spitzer was forced from office in 2008 after he was accused of spending thousands of dollars on high-end prostitutes.

The fundraiser for Markey's Senate campaign is planned for later this month in Washington.

Eliot Spitzer - Jobs & the Fiscal Cliff

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:27:57 +0000

Eliot Spitzer - Buffet's Fiscal Cliff

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:53:58 +0000

Sometimes "who says it" is just as important as "what they say." So it is with Warren Buffett's op-ed in today's New York Times about taxes and the fiscal realities of our budget.

Eliot Spitzer - A Positive Look at Politics

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:09:56 +0000

Maybe it is the proximity of Thanksgiving that has gotten to me - but here is a really positive take on the year in politics:

The good guys won. And I don't just mean the President got re-elected.

There was more to it - so let's take a closer look at two specific aspects of the political landscape.

First - democracy was elevated.

Yes -- that may sound crazy after all the bile and nasty TV ads that buffeted us this year. At the fringe the ugliness was there, as it will always be unfortunately.

Eliot Spitzer - Looking at the Data

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:17:12 +0000

Alan Chartock...In Conversation with Eliot Spitzer

Alan Chartock — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:00:11 +0000

WAMC’s Alan Chartock is joined by former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. This interview was taped October 21, 2012 in front of a live audience at The Linda in Albany.

Eliot Spitzer - The Presidential Candidates on Foreign Polices

Eliot Spitzer — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:26:16 +0000

At this stage of the race -- with candidates as smart as both President Obama and Governor Romney -- it is safe to say that nothing happens by accident. So what is the takeaway from last night's foreign policy debate?

Eliot Spitzer on Gun Control & 2016

Katie Britton — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:44:31 +0000

In the last Presidential debate, the question of gun control came up - more specifically assault weapons. Governor Eliot Spitzer was asked about his views on the issue.

Spitzer was also asked whether or not he sees current governor Andrew Cuomo on the ballot for president in 2016.

Eliot Spitzer on Fracking

Katie Britton — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:34:46 +0000

This afternoon Governor Eliot Spitzer returned to the Capital Region to speak at WAMC's Linda Norris Auditorium. While he and Alan Chartock covered everything from Wall Street and gun control, Gov. Spitzer also commented on hydrofracking., and what it means to have President Obama backing the practice.

Eliot Spitzer - 2nd Presidential Debate

Eliot Spitzer — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:01:36 +0000

Toe to toe, interruption to interruption, like two gladiators they squared off in the arena. Candy Crowley's best efforts to maintain order couldn't survive the testosterone battle that played out before us. It was not only great TV, but a superb debate. The key takeaway: Barack is back and moderate Mitt can't survive careful scrutiny.