2008: Gov. Spitzer announces resignation
In 2008, New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer apologized to his family and the public after being linked to a prostitution ring.
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eliot spitzer
Eliot Laurence Spitzer is an American politician who served as the Governor of New York for a little more than one year . Prior to being elected governor of New York he was elected to two four year terms as the Attorney General of New York from 1999 to 2006. Prior to becoming Attorney General Spitzer worked for six years as a prosecutor with the office of the Manhattan District Attorney and also worked as an attorney in private practice with several New York law firms.
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| 54th Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – March 17, 2008 | |
| Lieutenant | David Paterson |
| Preceded by | George Pataki |
| Succeeded by | David Paterson |
| 63rd Attorney General of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2007 | |
| Governor | George Pataki |
| Preceded by | Dennis Vacco |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Cuomo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eliot Laurence Spitzer June 10, 1959 Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Silda Wall Spitzer |
| Children | Elyssa Sarabeth Jenna |
| Residence | Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University Harvard Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer Politician |
| Religion | Judaism |
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Eliot Laurence Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American politician (Democrat) who served as the Governor of New York for a little more than one year (2007 until his resignation on March 17, 2008). Prior to being elected governor of New York he was elected to two four year terms as the Attorney General of New York from 1999 to 2006. Prior to becoming Attorney General Spitzer worked for six years as a prosecutor with the office of the Manhattan District Attorney and also worked as an attorney in private practice with several New York law firms.
Spitzer grew up in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. He received a Bachelor's degree at Princeton University and his Juris Doctor at Harvard Law School.
Spitzer resigned as New York's governor in 2008 in the midst of a scandal concerning his involvement with prostitutes.
After his resignation he has been a television host, an adjunct instructor, run for office and made private investments in a start-up company.
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Eliot Spitzer Hits The Street
Former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer makes small talk and chides the accuracy of the New York Post while waiting for a taxi in New York City.
CNN Official Interview: Eliot Spitzer addresses sex scandal
New CNN host Eliot Spitzer talks to Larry King about the sex scandal that forced him to resign as New York governor.
Eliot Spitzer guilty of hypocrisy?
CNN's Jake Tapper questions Spitzer on whether he should have done time, and talks about his current lead in the polls.
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