Spitzer On Weiner’s Press Conference: It’s Not A Proud Moment, ‘Believe Me, I Know’

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by Matt Schneider | 11:59 pm, June 6th, 2011

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Former Governor of New York and current CNN host Eliot Spitzer couldn’t possibly avoid discussing the biggest headline of the day: Congressman Anthony Weiner’s confession in the “cringe-worthy saga.” Yet many familiar with Spitzer’s own fall from political grace were likely eager to see whether it would be awkward for Spitzer to cover a story that hit a bit close to home.

Spitzer introduced the story, admitting his own unfortunate experience:

“[Weiner's press conference] was the kind of moment that neither politicians nor journalists should be proud of, and believe me, I know. I’ve been there, and I’ve held both jobs.”

Although Spitzer resigned from his position, Weiner lives on – for now. Yet Spitzer is an inspiring example for Weiner as proof that no matter what one might have done in the past, in today’s day and age, never dismiss the potential for a comeback.

Watch the clip from CNN below:

(h/t Gawker)

Anthony Weiner, eliot spitzer, WeinerGate

felixw

I’m surprised CNN hasn’t relied more on its in-house expert in covering this story.
ModerateMan

Is Eliot Spitzer “an inspiring example” for Chris Lee or is this a Democrats only club?
Dem4Ever

I wonder why Weiner didn’t apologize to the reporter he tried to have arrested for asking for an interview.
http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

All libs are liars, only some get caught.

Remember Weiner was lying about Beck and the gold company all the time. He lies all the time about Obmacare and Medicare.
Just4thefax

Fact: Liberals screw over their voters and lose any credibility but hey I not quitting my job because so what? Who cares? If I ever tell the truth New Yorkers love it. Weiner and Rangel partners in crime. Kind of people New Yorker liberals deserve to be represented by.
Big Eddie

At least Spitzer wasn’t preying on young women on the Internet .

CNN needs to dump Toobin fast , and deny that he was ever on .
puck30

If Weiner gets dumped he should be happy to know that he will probably always have a job at CNN.
Thelonious Funk

Forgiveness is stupid. Who in the history of mankind would ever advocate such a policy?
Skippy

puck30 said:
If Weiner gets dumped he should be happy to know that he will probably always have a job at CNN.

Or he could go to Fux and join Billdo and the whole line up of hypocrites.

Maybe he could be a welcome addition to Brian Kilmeade’s p o r n expertise.
http://TheDividedStatesBlog.com Publius219

ModerateMan said:
Is Eliot Spitzer “an inspiring example” for Chris Lee or is this a Democrats only club?

I think Chris Lee’s biggest problem was that he was trolling for tranny’s, not just the act of trolling itself.
TucsonTerpFan

CNN’s new show…coming soon…”Weiner’s World — An inside look at inside Washington’s briefs.”