Celebrities Weigh in On Ex-Governor Spitzer’s Prostitution Scandal
It’s been a whirlwind few days here in New York. Our governor, Elliot Spitzer, the former golden boy long-hailed for his tough stance on crime, was caught participating in a prostitution ring as “Client 9.” Democrat Spitzer was our former Attorney General and many celebrities campaigned for him, saying that he was what New York needed to get back on track. Here’s some of what celebrities had to say or joke about it:
“A f*cking embarrassment. I’m really pissed. I honestly don’t care where or how people have sex, or with whom, but prostitution is illegal. For someone whose got such a reputation for having a real attitude towards crime, you have to walk the walk. I’m sorry.” -Julianne Moore
Read what others had to say after the jump
Other celebrity reactions:
- “I sat next to the guy three times and I didn’t pick up on any of this, and I usually have excellent whore-dar.” -Stephen Colbert
- “They’re talking about impeaching Elliot Spitzer if he doesn’t step down and I’m thinking, ‘Whoa, a Democrat being impeached for extramarital sex. Well, happy days are here again!’ ” -David Letterman
- “Not surprisingly, clients 1 through 8 were Charlie Sheen.” -Conan O’Brien
- “Aren’t you sick of men? Viagra is destroying our government.” -Joy Behar
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12 opinions for Celebrities Weigh in On Ex-Governor Spitzer’s Prostitution Scandal
BC
Mar 14, 2008 at 10:44 am
While I definitely feel that there has been a bit of an overreaction against Spitzer, this is a major disappointment. His political career was definitely permanently crippled, but he was a good AG and governor. Sad to see that go to waste, what a major mistake on his part…
Louis
Mar 15, 2008 at 12:41 pm
BC must have a lot of compassion for bullies.
The governor was an arrogant bully who felt that he was above the law.
And thus ends another career. No tears here.
BC
Mar 18, 2008 at 12:21 am
But somehow GWB and Dick Cheney are not “bullies” who feel they are above the law? Piss off with your witch hunt.
Spitzer may have been an arrogant jerk, but he brought some MUCH needed aggressiveness in policing Wall St. You really think lap dogs like Harvey Pitt were getting the job done? Who cares if it was opportunism, it needed to get done.
I don’t condone what he Spitzer did at all, it is shameful. But plenty of politicians have survived far worse than a night with a prostitute. Show me a single politician who is without dirt or not hypocritical and I will show you a bridge I need to sell.
Louis
Mar 18, 2008 at 7:30 am
hey BC how about politicians who “money launder” or who “structure” payments. for their MANY nights od pleasure….
You have an admiral quality…forgiving of Dem misdeeds… after all…it’s omly about sex!
BC
Mar 19, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Plenty of people overlooked similar transgressions by Rudy, too. It swings both ways, buddy.
Louis
Mar 20, 2008 at 9:11 am
bc maybe you swing both ways…
Rudy did not money launder nor structure payments….
When will they hold the induction ceremonies to induct Spitzer, McGreevey and Patterson into the Knights of Pleasure..?
Louis
Mar 20, 2008 at 10:53 am
Hey BC I forgot to mention…
The Grand Knight of the Knights of
Pleasure is none other than Sir William, the Clinton, from the Audacity of Hope, Arkansas!
BC
Mar 20, 2008 at 9:31 pm
C-, sorry Louis. Please go back to troll class.
Colleen
Mar 20, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Okay, okay, boys - I like to see some great discussion, but no name calling!
Louis
Mar 20, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Don’t be sorry, BC….
Just lead the way…it’s a place with which you’re familiar.
It’ll be great for me to meet your friends there.
Louis
Mar 20, 2008 at 9:48 pm
C–
BC and I are having a friendly discussion on currrent events. We haven’t yet started name calling. That would be infantile!
BC
Mar 21, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I’m not really sure how I was trolling. I made a legit comment to kick things off and tried to inject substance into both of my following replies.
That said- back on topic. I’m still disappointed about the Spitzer deal. Just as much as his tryst showed his flaws, so did the manner in which he so quickly tucked his tail between his legs and resigned.
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