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20 Reasons To Dislike The Democrat Party

My latest Townhall column is called, 20 Reasons To Dislike The Democrat Party. Here’s an excerpt from the column. 1) Ted Kennedy. Barney Frank. Rod Blagojevich. Eric Massa. Marion Barry. Dan Rostenkowski. Eliot Spitzer. John Murtha. Alcee Hastings. Show More Summary

Paterson Hints at Congressional Bid

Former New York Gov. David Paterson (D), who took the state's top executive post after Eliot Spitzer suddenly resigned amid a prostitution scandal, suggested he might run for Rep. Charlie Rangel's (D-NY) seat, Politicker reports. Said Paterson: "I love public service. I love the people who do it. I would listen to people."

Current TV's Press Brings On Disgraced N.Y. Governor Eliot Spitzer To Mock Mark Sanford

Current TV’s Bill Press is visibly distraught over the loss of Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch to former Governor Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) in the South Carolina First Congressional District special election. The liberal commentator was...Show More Summary

HuffPost Radio: BOTH SIDES NOW: Spitzer and Matalin on Weiner, Clinton, Newtown v. NRA

Eliot Spitzer and Mary Matalin clash over four hot topics: Can Weiner run after his spectacle of contrition? Does dynasty = destiny for Caroline, Chelsea, Hillary? Is Obama now entitled to a grand bargain? Will Newtown parents out-lobby the NRA?

Eliot Spitzer, A Party for Angela Cummings and The Story Behind The New Bernie Madoff Documentary

 In keeping with the usual head spinning weekly scene that is Wednesdays at Michael’s, the joint was jumping today where it SRO in the front dining room including at the bar where producer Beverly Camhe was holding court with fellowShow More Summary

Introducing Rachel Maddow's Integrity Expert: Eliot Spitzer!

I say "political integrity expert," you say "Eliot Spitzer." I say "you're kidding me, right?" Rachel Maddow actually got off to a good start this evening in her segment on political sleaziness, ripping politicians both Dem and Republican for a variety of venal sins. Show More Summary

Ahead on the 4/2 Maddow show

Tonight's guests include: Eliot Spitzer, (D) former New York Governor and New York Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, (D) Arkansas Attorney General Here's tonight's soundtrack! And here's executive producer Bill Wolff with a preview of tonight's show:

Amazon’s Tax Dispute May Be Destined for the Supreme Court

2 months agoTechnology / Internet : BoomTown

One of the less-remembered legacies of Eliot Spitzer’s governorship was the “Amazon tax.”

Eliot Spitzer: 'Wayne LaPierre is a Complete Lunatic'

Eliot Spitzer, former New York governor, former New York attorney general and former Current TV host, returned to “Viewpoint” on Thursday for a wide-ranging interview with John Fugelsang. Spitzer shares his thoughts on NRA leader Wayne...Show More Summary

Spitzer Denies He's Mulling Comeback Bid

Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer (D) denied a New York Daily News report that he was considering a bid for Comptroller in 2014, the Politicker reports. Said Spitzer: "Look, I haven't even seen the article. I got a call or two about it. Show More Summary

Spitzer Cover-up on AIG Continues

Talk about hypocrisy. According to the New York Times,former New York Governor and Attorney General Eliot Spitzer wants then Attorney General and now Governor Andrew Cuomo to release his emails in the Troopergate matter which Cuomo investigated. Show More Summary

Robert Teitelman: The S&P Case and the Problem of Financial Opinion

We've seen both problems before, notably in Eliot Spitzer's crusade against Wall Street analysts in 2001. The parallels are remarkable; the resolution is unsettling. What did we have?

Ahead on the 1/25 Maddow show

Tonight's guests include: Michael Steele, former chairman of the RNC and MSNBC political analyst Eliot Spitzer, former New York governor and New York attorney general Cue our song for Friday! Here's executive producer Bill Wolff with a preview of tonight's show:

Spitzer Hooker Ashley Dupre Names Baby Girl "Izabel Jagger"

Finally: After hearing that Ashley Dupre—better known as the high-priced escort whose "servicing" of Governor Eliot Spitzer led to his resignation—was pregnant, we wondered, "What would she name the tot?" Could the baby be named "George,"...Show More Summary

Hoes Be Winning: Eliot Spitzer’s Call Girl Goes Classy, Ashley Dupré Is A New Mommy With A New Book!

“What? I’m not a ho, I’m a mother and an author!” Back in August we told you the former working girl was preparing to marry and give birth, and now she’s also celebrating publishing a new e-book. Via Page Six

Obama Throws Down The Gauntlet With New Pick To Head The SEC

4 months agoIndustries / Law : Above the Law

Obama’s pick to head up the SEC could be a game changer. Continue reading » Follow Above the Law on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Tags: Debevoise & Plimpton, Eliot Spitzer, Eric Schneiderman, Jed Rakoff, Mary Jo White, Obama, SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission, Securities Law

Ashley Dupre Writes New York Post’s First eBook

4 months agoMedia / Publishing : GalleyCat

Ashley Dupré, the former call girl in the middle of Eliot Spitzer’s career-ending scandal, has written the New York Post‘s first eBook. Our sibling blog FishbowlNY has all the details about the $5.99 eBook: Tricks of The Trade is a collection of the Post’s “Ask Ashley” columns, which are penned by Dupré. Show More Summary

Eliot Spitzer’s Liason To The Hooker World Announces Plan To Run For Mayor Of New York

Earlier this month, the Times reported that Mayor Bloomberg and his advisers had been “floating the possibility of mayoral runs to at least five boldface figures,” including Chuck Schumer, Mort Zuckerman, Ed Rendell, Edward Skyler, and Hillary Clinton. Show More Summary

'Manhattan Madam'/Former Hedge Fund VP Kristin Davis Is Running For NYC Mayor

Kristin Davis, the "Manhattan Madam" who provided call girls for Eliot Spitzer, is running for New York City Mayor, according to her website [via Absolute Return's Lawrence Delevingne]. If she becomes the next mayor, Davis, who usedShow More Summary

Eliot Spitzer out of a job: Host is leaving Current TV after Al-Jazeera takeover

"Moving forward, their mission will be different," Eliot Spitzer explains about why he's leaving Current TV now that Al-Jazeera has taken it over.

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