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Re:The Surveillance State Puts U.S. Elections at Risk of Man... by seszett on Friday November 08, 2013 @08:52AM (#6695964)
Well I had not realised that call-girls were illegal in the US. So yes, I guess it makes sense.

It doesn't seem particularly bad though, it's not like he had embezzled millions or committed crimes. Or actually... that is what most politicians do or have done, and even once it's known they usually can still keep their career.

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Re:The Surveillance State Puts U.S. Elections at Risk of Man... by aestra on Friday November 08, 2013 @10:40AM (#6696668)
As mentioned, Spitzer, before he was Governor, was the Attorney General of New York. As Attorney General he aggressively prosecuted prostitution. For him to be caught with prostitutes was not only illegal but made him look terrible. He was sworn in as Governor in January and was forced to resign over the prostitution scandal in either March or April so he wasn't Governor for very long.
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