A Spitzer Target Gets Even by Supporting an Opponent (NY Governor's Race)

Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is famous for conducting high-profile investigations of big business that are settled before trial. One target of his investigations, Kenneth G. Langone, a former director of the New York Stock Exchange, is not only fighting back in court, but fighting Mr. Spitzer in another arena: electoral politics.

Mr. Langone, a billionaire co-founder of the Home Depot, is now trying to thwart Mr. Spitzer's campaign for governor. In a speech at the Waldorf-Astoria yesterday, he accused Mr. Spitzer of being motivated by "raw ambition for pure political gain." And he lavished praise on the man who is widely expected to challenge Mr. Spitzer in the primary election: Thomas R. Suozzi, the Nassau County executive.>>

<<And he said that Mr. Spitzer lacked management experience. "Nine-eleven and Katrina ought to teach us one thing," he said. "We'd better make sure the people we elect are also good managers."

Mr. Suozzi has recently said publicly that he believes Mr. Spitzer was "overreaching" in the Grasso-Langone case. An aide to Mr. Suozzi declined to comment on Mr. Langone's speech.>>


http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/10/nyregion/10spitzer.html

"lack management experience"???????

Granted, it pales in comparison to being a commissioner of the International Arabian Horse Association, but still.

Supporting Suozzi in a primary challenge is the best way to do this. I wish that Suozzi would shut the fuck up and not undermine the party. Spitzer is our best candidate, and Suozzi sure as hell should not be involved in any Wall St. swiftboating of Elliot Spitzer.

I won't be shopping there when I need things for building my home.

Tis the pitts.

Spitzer is the best thing that has come our way.

I encourage DUers who notice similar problems occuring with your Governor's race to do the same.