Corzine: Spitzer allegations not the man I know
By EditorGov. Jon Corzine has not spoken to New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer today, according to his spokesman, and released a short statement: "These are serious and disturbing accusations that are completely at odds with the man I know. They come as a complete shock,” Corzine said. “As the governor said, his actions are a clear violation of his own sense of right and wrong. He will have to regain credibility not only with his family but with the public."
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Corzine: Spitzer allegations not the man I know
But perhaps the man Carla knew.
So.....
The Honorable Aaron Burr, Vice President of the United States
Coming from the man who wants to borrow $38 billion to create a quasi-public entity and raise tolls 800% or more over a normal person's lifetime. Yes Governor, indeedy, credibility with voters, etc, etc.
Let's see...
As I figure it if you take the time, in hours, that our Gov spent with you know who, and divide it by $6,000,000.00 you will conclusively see that NJ Govs lead the way in paying for a "lady".
"I told her that I was a flop with chics
I've been this way since 1956
She looked at my palm and she made a magic sign
She said "What you need is Love Potion Number Nine"
Silda's "Joanne Corzine" Moment
"Elliot let down the people of New York and he let down his family as well ... "
Dang!
What do you know?
poor Joe Coniglio
The next Dem scandal will be NO show jobs for Hookers. The Plumber of Paramus only got 5K a month. Just wait and see the next Ferriero fundaiser it should be fun
From the
stories I've heard through the grapevine, Corzine was tapping everything that wasn't nailed down during his time in D.C.
East Coast Progressives
Was Spitzer, Schumers and Corzines little Wiener ?
These are Americas Wimps. God Help us all the fall of the US EMPIRE is upon us while these pathetic souls were given charge to protect our constitution and way of life.
"This is not the man I know"
Isn't that what they said about OJ Simpson too?
What?
$5,500.00 for sex??? What a bargain! My wife gets my entire friggin salary!!
"Liberals are people who will believe anything...twice."- William F. Buckley
Did someone do the math and
Did someone do the math and figure out how much Corzine paid Carla Katz per hour?
Craft
Perhaps dear old Charles Dodgson could help clear things up for you, Gov:
I would guess the operative word in your case would be "craft" . . . as in, you obviously admire him for his craft. But as Sir Winston Churchill once wryly observed, "Craft is common both to skill and deceit."
by Trochilus
Leave Corzine alone
At least Carla was age appropriate! To add insult to injury one of the papers are reporting that Spitzer requested "young girls" of 20-23. YUCK!
Spitzer requested "young girls" of 20-23
I feel worse for Spitzer's daughters. I can't imagine what they must be thinking.
Everybody - Shut your Eyes, Cover Your Ears, and Go "La Laaaa!"
Mom in Law,
On what possible grounds should we "leave Corzine alone" when he was the one who couldn't keep his yammer shut, and put out the above quoted statement? He just couldn't resist, MIL, could he? He is the one who drew this fire!
The statement Corzine put out wrongly suggested that this was just a personal matter, and even strongly implied that Spitzer should remain in office! How lame can you be?
Corzine said, " . . . his actions are a clear violation of his own sense of right and wrong. He will have to regain credibility not only with his family but with the public."
Oh, so it is just a matter of Spitzer's own sense of right and wrong that he was caught negotiating and paying for the transporting of a prostitute across state lines for an unlawful purpose?
And it was just a violation of Spitzer's personal sense of right and wrong to apparently violate the structuring laws and personally participate in fraudulent financial transactions by transferring money to a shell company that is a front for unlawful activity?
The fact is that we know Governor Corzine himself has engaged in a series of transfers of significant sums of money to political supporters and, in particular, some to people with whom he must deal as Governor. Those transfers look seamy, and stink to high heaven!
You would think under the circumstances Governor Corzine would have the basic intelligence to just take a pass on this one. He didn't.
And, as a result, he is going to get hammered for it, as well he ought!
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