Democratic (socialist/fascist) governor Eliot Spitzer, Esq., of new york, resigns his office after being charged by Federal prosecutors with patronizing a prostitute across state lines.  As Attorney General, Spitzer had vigorously and zealously prosecuted two prostitution rings; and as governor, Spitzer worked to make punishment of prostitution harsher.

       NOTES: 

  • What goes around comes around.
  • As an attorney (Officer of the Court) Spitzer, was ineligible to serve in two branches of government at the same time, according to Article I, Section 6 [Clause 2].

       [updated 6/20/2024]

Subsequent Events:

4/6/2008                    8/14/2008

References:

Jay Ambrose, “Pride Goeth Before Spitzer’s Fall,” Orange County (California) Register, 12 March 2008, Local:13. 

Verena Dobnik and Michael Gormley, “Inevitable Exit: Eliot Spitzer’s resignation greeted by cheers on Wall Street, relief in Albany,” Orange County (California) Register, 13 March 2008, News:10.

Richard Kim, “What White Slave Act?,” Orange County (California) Register, 12 March 2008, Local:13. 

Sex Workers vs. Spitzer – The American Prospect
prospect.org/justice/sex-workers-vs.-spitzer

Spitzer Resigns, Citing Personal Failings – NYTimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2015/03/12/nyregion/12cnd-resign.html

Current U.s. National Debt:

$36,167,124,467,492

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