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The Daily OrangeGov. Eliot Spitzer sparks the wrong kind of change
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"On Day 1, Everything Changes." New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer echoed these words non-stop on the campaign trail in 2006. Now, with his first year as governor behind him, Spitzer can honestly say he truly did bring change. However, it's not change he should be too proud of....
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Megan C.
posted 2/27/08 @ 11:10 AM EST
LOVE the column! Eliot Spitzer really has proven that "change" should NOT be enough to win an election. Change does not imply a warm, fuzzy new wave of ideas, but it could. People need to look at the past policies, votes, ratings, and/or records of these candidates BEFORE they vote. Otherwise, more Eliot Spitzers and Deval Patricks (Gov of Massachusetts) will sweep in on "change" and just destroy the state with their far-left plans.
Eva Valez
posted 2/27/08 @ 11:22 AM EST
Viva Vinny! Another incredible and true column. People like Spitzer are dangerous to America, and use their powers to get a stranglehold on the state (like with Troopergate in the summer). Let's hope America doesn't make another mistake like this clown!
Mark De Luca
posted 2/27/08 @ 12:06 PM EST
Refreshing take on the Governor's performance. Very good column! Spitzer only cares about special interests that help him, like Planned Parenthood or the AFL-CIO, and ignores doing the real work a Governor should be doing.
I hope people take him to task for breaking his "no raising taxes" promise come 2010, and hope NY is smart enough to just say no to people who promise empty change as their only campaign point!
I hope people take him to task for breaking his "no raising taxes" promise come 2010, and hope NY is smart enough to just say no to people who promise empty change as their only campaign point!
Mark De Luca
posted 2/27/08 @ 12:08 PM EST
Refreshing take on the Governor's performance. Very good column! Spitzer only cares about special interests that help him, like Planned Parenthood or the AFL-CIO, and ignores doing the real work a Governor should be doing.
I hope people take him to task for breaking his "no raising taxes" promise come 2010, and hope NY is smart enough to just say no to people who promise empty change as their only campaign point!
I hope people take him to task for breaking his "no raising taxes" promise come 2010, and hope NY is smart enough to just say no to people who promise empty change as their only campaign point!
Calif Cuse
posted 2/27/08 @ 12:18 PM EST
Excellent column! Sounds like Spitzer is using the same demagogue tactics he used to bully Wall Street as he is now using to bully the whole state!
Carmen Cagnotti
posted 2/27/08 @ 3:03 PM EST
As an older woman, I can say fully that Governor Spitzer has caused me and my husband nothing but harm. We both cast our ballots for him and his message of change, his promises of a better life for senior citizens, and his promise to fix the budget issues of the state. On a fixed income, he has cost us to dip further into our pockets, and now he wants to take away our religious freedoms as well (my husband has practiced as an OB-GYN for over 40 years and opposes this abortion plan. He never performed one, and never will). Bless you for speaking truth.
Kevin
posted 2/27/08 @ 3:05 PM EST
Even though I disagree with your column, Vinny, let me just say that Dr. Change Love cracked me up! Loved it.
Vincent M. Kyle
posted 2/27/08 @ 3:45 PM EST
Thank you so much for your article on Dr. "Change Love," Eliot Spitzer. He will go down as one of the worst governors in the history of New York state, running the state like a liberal elitist country club rather than the mix of ideologies and religions that it is. No ethics, no morals, no cuts in spending... There's your change you can believe in.
Nick Papadopoulos
posted 2/27/08 @ 3:59 PM EST
Spitzer broke the promises he made and then some. Shame on him and his administration. They are the reason I will vote Republican in 2008 even though I have been a lifelong Democrat.
Dana O'Brien
posted 2/27/08 @ 4:54 PM EST
Very good op-ed! I think Vinny is right on the mark with this one. Spitzer ignores the people with each policy he passes, and wants to turn NY into the new Massachusetts - God forbid!
Keep speaking out against him and let him know he can't keep silencing the voice of the people! I may be a Democrat, but Spitzer goes WAY too far! This fall, I am voting for the Republican for the state Senate race in my district to stop him from complete state power- and proudly.
Keep speaking out against him and let him know he can't keep silencing the voice of the people! I may be a Democrat, but Spitzer goes WAY too far! This fall, I am voting for the Republican for the state Senate race in my district to stop him from complete state power- and proudly.
Jenna B.
posted 2/27/08 @ 4:55 PM EST
Very well said Vinny! I think Governor Spitzer's example of change should put up a red flag to those who are considering voting for "change" in the 2008 presidential election. Higher taxes, abandoning Iraq, and government-run health care isn't going to be a positive change.
Peter
posted 2/27/08 @ 11:44 PM EST
Vinny, another great article. I thought living in Nj w/Corzine is a disaster, but Spitzer is One-Up on him in the "Worst" governor race. Keep up the excellent writing....
Nina Klein
posted 2/28/08 @ 2:57 AM EST
Great column! I need to go back and read more of his stuff now, haha. I hope enough college kids are paying attention. I am a recent graduate who is facing a tough time paying bills thanks to Governor Tax-a-lot! Keep speaking truth, people will hear you.
Judy D'Agostino
posted 2/28/08 @ 10:56 AM EST
Vinny, thank you for the great column, that is right on! You are going to go places in the conservative media, and I am going to follow your success. Good Luck!
Gabby Ricci
posted 2/28/08 @ 7:11 PM EST
You should write a conservative book with your talent! It would be more respected than people like Ann Coulter, but more entertaining than the more serious authors! Great job, keep up the good work, we're rooting for you!
Yehuda
posted 2/28/08 @ 7:15 PM EST
I'm addicted to these columns... They speak truth in such volumes to young conservatives who are trapped around liberal spin every day!!
Spitzer is a mess. He has destroyed the great Empire State with his failed policies, and forced his own uber-liberal ideological ideas down the throats of the masses.
Stand-up to bullies like him - everyone should follow Vinny's example here!!
Spitzer is a mess. He has destroyed the great Empire State with his failed policies, and forced his own uber-liberal ideological ideas down the throats of the masses.
Stand-up to bullies like him - everyone should follow Vinny's example here!!
John Wicker
posted 2/28/08 @ 9:18 PM EST
As a moderate, I can say that Mr. Spitzer has ruined my family's economic well-being and has pushed me farther to the right-wing of America. Thank you for pointing out how badly this Governor failed us.
Phoebe Pickles
posted 2/28/08 @ 11:18 PM EST
Just another column to add to Vinny's awesome list. Never commented before, but love reading them. I hope he keeps going with them. Spitzer has been a DISASTER. Because of him and his liberal cronies, I had to move out of New York into Pennsylvania for tax reasons, and now my commute is the reason I don't get to see my kids when they get up in the morning, when they have dinner, when they need help with homework.. NY Democrats, ruining the lives of the working family.
Amanda G.
posted 2/28/08 @ 11:21 PM EST
I think you found a calling, my friend! Future NY Times bestselling author Vinny Napolitano sound good? I think you could be a great pundit... But then, we need great guys like you to actually run for office!
Joe S.
posted 2/29/08 @ 1:32 AM EST
Very good column. People like Spitzer should be impeached, along with the incompetent Corzine in New Jersey and Rendell in Pennsylvania.
The Democrats need to rid their party of these types of dirty tricksters if they ever want to be a staying power in politics. Otherwise, moderate middle classers like me are gonna just say no.
The Democrats need to rid their party of these types of dirty tricksters if they ever want to be a staying power in politics. Otherwise, moderate middle classers like me are gonna just say no.
C. Intha
posted 2/29/08 @ 12:57 PM EST
GREAT writing. Eliot Spitzer is a horrible, God-awful leader and a disgusting human being. He is unethical, immoral, and worst of all, he doesn't care who is hurt by his irresponsible policies. Thanks, Vinny, for shedding some light on the darkness that is New York politics. We need more like you!
Jackie Rasentia
posted 2/29/08 @ 1:19 PM EST
I couldn't be any prouder.
Cassandra McPhee
posted 2/29/08 @ 2:25 PM EST
THANK GOD there are people who see this! Reading the media up here, you'd never know it. Not only did he call upstate "Appalachia," and start problems with our local Dems and Republicans alike, but he just keeps pushing policy after policy that hurts the purses of New Yorkers.
After you graduate, you should apply for a job at the Post-Standard... Lord knows they can use a conservative voice!
After you graduate, you should apply for a job at the Post-Standard... Lord knows they can use a conservative voice!
Chet D. Edwards
posted 2/29/08 @ 4:31 PM EST
Spitty doesn't care about lower-middle-classers like me and my wife. He only cares about his uppercrust buddies and his precious special interest friends. He will be the death of this state. I say why wait til 2010 to kick him to the curb? Impeachment works, right?
Good column, kid, keep bringin the heat to these Democrats.
Good column, kid, keep bringin the heat to these Democrats.
Lydia Campion-Rodriguez
posted 2/29/08 @ 4:43 PM EST
I agree about Mr. Spitzer hurting people in our state. He just thinks we are made of money!
If people like him keep this up, we may lose our home.
I am a lifelong Democrat voter, but in 2008, because of Obama and Clinton promising to get rid of the Bush tax cuts that helped my family get by, I am voting for John McCain. I need to do what is best for my family, and the Democrats abandoned us.
If people like him keep this up, we may lose our home.
I am a lifelong Democrat voter, but in 2008, because of Obama and Clinton promising to get rid of the Bush tax cuts that helped my family get by, I am voting for John McCain. I need to do what is best for my family, and the Democrats abandoned us.
Julie
posted 2/29/08 @ 5:54 PM EST
Good column. Very good argument, points were well made, and it flowed like butter.
Roberto
posted 2/29/08 @ 8:06 PM EST
Good to know the Republicans are alive and well at ol' SU! Let people know that the Spitzer nightmare will end soon enough... 2010 is just around the corner.
Emily Padsiadlo
posted 2/29/08 @ 11:05 PM EST
Hahahahahaaaa....
"Dr. Change Love"... Love it, love it!
Keep writing, you are awesome!
"Dr. Change Love"... Love it, love it!
Keep writing, you are awesome!
Jieni Wang
posted 3/01/08 @ 11:41 AM EST
I will never cast a ballot for Spitzer again. He destroyed this state with his leftist plans and policies. I came to this country legally, worked hard, and made my living. Now people like him and Barack Obama and their fellow Democrats seek to plunder my hard-earned cash to pay for ILLEGAL immigrants!
This is not the American dream I signed up for. When I was 16 and came here without a penny to my name, I worked to belong. I came legally. What you are trying to do is not right, Mr Spitzer, not right at all.
This is not the American dream I signed up for. When I was 16 and came here without a penny to my name, I worked to belong. I came legally. What you are trying to do is not right, Mr Spitzer, not right at all.
Jillian V. Carpenter
posted 3/01/08 @ 10:46 PM EST
So sad I missed this the day it ran - what a wonderful piece! It really is a truly well-written piece, completely accurate. Way to hit the target!
Angel
posted 3/02/08 @ 12:53 AM EST
I've been reading your column for quite awhile. I enjoy your honesty and passion you have in whatever you believe in. It's people like Spitzer, that hurt our economy and put us in debt.
Please keep writing our truths and you will be heard.
Please keep writing our truths and you will be heard.
Mary F
posted 3/02/08 @ 1:12 AM EST
Fabulous Article! We can only hope that Vinny will make the paradigm shift needed in the political arena to give this country a truly fresh face of politics.
Mary
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Chris
posted 3/02/08 @ 1:17 AM EST
The republicans are lucky to have you!
I look forward to more interesting views from you in the future.
I look forward to more interesting views from you in the future.
Kathy
posted 3/02/08 @ 1:49 AM EST
Vinny,Great Job with your interesting articles.I hope you know we are all following your political career..Keep up you high spirits for the political world in which we live in.Mr Spreitzer and myself are very proud of all your accomplishments.Keep up the great work.
Jay N.
posted 3/02/08 @ 7:33 PM EST
Really good job pointing out what a pathetic mess of a Gov we have in New York. Somewhere the Dems lost their way and forgot about the people, and its the Republicans who have kept us safe, cut our taxes, and kept laws off our money and property.
Jenn
posted 3/03/08 @ 10:05 AM EST
The many posts stating that "Spitzer is the reason why I'm voting republican" are proof that people have gotten themselves way too wrapped up in party lines and not the record, ideas, or agendas new candidates provide during election season.
Yes, I hate the way Spitzer has conducted himself. And yes, I consider myself a moderate democrat, but I'd rather see the candidates for what they stand for than base one idiot governor on an entire political party or use it as a justification of voting blindly for another candidate of the opposing side.
What I feel was failed during Spitzer's campaign was that voters did not take into account what this guy was truly all about, and now NY state is paying for it. We need to really understand who we are voting for, not just what party they belong too.
Yes, I hate the way Spitzer has conducted himself. And yes, I consider myself a moderate democrat, but I'd rather see the candidates for what they stand for than base one idiot governor on an entire political party or use it as a justification of voting blindly for another candidate of the opposing side.
What I feel was failed during Spitzer's campaign was that voters did not take into account what this guy was truly all about, and now NY state is paying for it. We need to really understand who we are voting for, not just what party they belong too.
Jim H.
posted 3/03/08 @ 3:01 PM EST
I agree. I don't think they are all simply saying that, though. Many Democrats, like myself, look at the tax issue as a huge thing right now in New York. On the fact my family is struggling, I need to elect tax-cutters. Sadly, the Democrats refuse to call for a tax cut for my family. Why? Because by their definition, we are "upper-class". Well, a combined income of $140,000 with 3 kids in $40,000 per year colleges with 2 other kids in high school doesn't exactly prove that I am upper-class to me! I do hope people look at the issues... Unfortunately, if economic security is the issue, the Democrats have lost their way.
Originally posted byJenn
The many posts stating that "Spitzer is the reason why I'm voting republican" are proof that people have gotten themselves way too wrapped up in party lines and not the record, ideas, or agendas new candidates provide during election season.
Yes, I hate the way Spitzer has conducted himself. And yes, I consider myself a moderate democrat, but I'd rather see the candidates for what they stand for than base one idiot governor on an entire political party or use it as a justification of voting blindly for another candidate of the opposing side.
What I feel was failed during Spitzer's campaign was that voters did not take into account what this guy was truly all about, and now NY state is paying for it. We need to really understand who we are voting for, not just what party they belong too.
Rich K.
posted 3/03/08 @ 6:45 PM EST
I think it's a damn good reason not to vote Dem anymore. They tried, they failed, and more like Spitzer are coming out of the woodwork (like Obama). No more Dems for this guy.
Originally posted byJenn
The many posts stating that "Spitzer is the reason why I'm voting republican" are proof that people have gotten themselves way too wrapped up in party lines and not the record, ideas, or agendas new candidates provide during election season.
Yes, I hate the way Spitzer has conducted himself. And yes, I consider myself a moderate democrat, but I'd rather see the candidates for what they stand for than base one idiot governor on an entire political party or use it as a justification of voting blindly for another candidate of the opposing side.
What I feel was failed during Spitzer's campaign was that voters did not take into account what this guy was truly all about, and now NY state is paying for it. We need to really understand who we are voting for, not just what party they belong too.
Kevin
posted 3/03/08 @ 7:57 PM EST
Uhoh, Jenn, you said something that made sense, and you riled them all up again!
melody robertson
posted 3/11/08 @ 4:59 PM EST
Eliot Spitzer was it worth the fun time you had???tommorrow will be another day, dont sweat it,
Leah
posted 3/11/08 @ 11:18 PM EST
Wow - when I first read this I supported that scumbag. Thank you, Vinny, for seeing truth when liberals like me were SO blind to how disgusting he was. I am proud to say I will vote Republican in 2008 for state and local politicians.
John Payne
posted 3/11/08 @ 11:25 PM EST
Damn, you were right on! The minute the sex scandal broke with this disgusting pig, I remembered your column. He will certainly not be missed!
Let's keep exposing this S-O-B politicians for the dirty, cheating, lying scum they are!
Let's keep exposing this S-O-B politicians for the dirty, cheating, lying scum they are!
Kay M.
posted 3/12/08 @ 8:10 PM EST
THE B*STARD IS GONE! PRAISE TO THE LORD ALMIGHTY!
KEEP WRITING STRONG PIECES LIKE THIS, VINNY, PEOPLE WILL KEEP OUSTING THE WICKED!
KEEP WRITING STRONG PIECES LIKE THIS, VINNY, PEOPLE WILL KEEP OUSTING THE WICKED!
Ian Sheller
posted 3/16/08 @ 1:19 PM EST
Looks like you were right about this guy. Disgusting, isn't it? Shame on you, Spitzer. Shame on you.
Mary Jane N.
posted 3/17/08 @ 9:43 AM EST
Well, well, well! Looks like Mr Napolitano was right all along! Haha!
Excellent. Now we just need to oust his kindred spirits (like Jon Corzine and their ilk) and this country can get back on track!
Woohoo! So long, Spitzer! PLEASE - Let the door hit you on the way out!
Excellent. Now we just need to oust his kindred spirits (like Jon Corzine and their ilk) and this country can get back on track!
Woohoo! So long, Spitzer! PLEASE - Let the door hit you on the way out!
Levi
posted 3/17/08 @ 6:48 PM EST
And now, he is officially gone. Good riddance.
Let us pray New York is never again plagued with such a vile, horrible excuse for a Governor.
The question now: Is Paterson ready to lead? Or will he continue Spitzer's destructive path? Time will tell soon enough.
Either way, my guess is we see a Republican surge in local elections this November over this.
Let us pray New York is never again plagued with such a vile, horrible excuse for a Governor.
The question now: Is Paterson ready to lead? Or will he continue Spitzer's destructive path? Time will tell soon enough.
Either way, my guess is we see a Republican surge in local elections this November over this.
Norm
posted 3/17/08 @ 9:54 PM EST
Bye bye Eliot! New York will surely miss you! NOT.
H.S. Barnes
posted 3/18/08 @ 5:41 PM EST
Reading this now that that scum of a human is out of office makes me smile.
Thank you for writing.
Thank you for writing.
Wendy
posted 3/19/08 @ 1:00 AM EST
And now, thank goodness, he's gone.
Let's hope Paterson doesn't keep the same harmful path, but all signs point to yes... He's even already admitted to having an affair!
We need real change from these politicians, it's getting ridiculous.
Let's hope Paterson doesn't keep the same harmful path, but all signs point to yes... He's even already admitted to having an affair!
We need real change from these politicians, it's getting ridiculous.
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Will S.
posted 2/27/08 @ 10:52 AM EST
Sadly, his 69% capture of the vote allowed him to trample over the people with his ego-driven power trip. Luckily, only 25% of the state would currently vote to re-elect, as was reported in the cited Siena College poll. At least New Yorkers are obviously paying attention!