BARBARA'S TCHATZKAHS

As one of the very VERY few people I have ever actively campaigned for, I'd be happy to see Spitzer come back. Patterson is doing so poorly though, I doubt Eliot would run for Gov. Why? Personal of course. While I find his hooker habit disgusting, Spitzer's office was very helpful, supportive and acted for me during an incident I had in 2004. They listened and got me to the proper authorities. I can only hope he's learned his lesson... but in my humble opinion, he's a brilliant politican and we need people like him right now. By MAGGIE HABERMAN Disgraced former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has been privately talking with friends about a possible comeback, and is considering a run for statewide office next year, several sources told The Post. Less than 18 months after he left Albany in a prostitution scandal, Spitzer has held informal discussions in recent weeks about the possibility of making a bid for state comptroller or the US Senate seat currently held by Kirsten Gillibra...

I couldn't agree more with Ms. McLennan. Despite her unashamed life as a high-end escort, I have to agree that the law SHOULD BE GOING AFTER THEIR CLIENTS. Hit the demand not the supply will probably work were the reverse has failed miserably. I despise double-standards. I had a lot of dealings with Spitzer's office of Attorney General in 2004, was impressed with them and campaigned for his run for Governor. He had a take-no-prisoners, "the law IS the law" style I liked. Why then is he getting a pass? Why aren't clients of high-price escorts sent to 'John School' and publicly shamed like the guys who frequent streetwalkers? Why the double standard? By NATALIE McLENNAN I'm not naive. I know life isn't always fair and justice isn't truly blind. Yet Eliot Spitzer getting off scot-free and US Attorney Michael J. Garcia's saying, "We have determined that there is insufficient evidence to bring charges against Mr. Spitzer," tests...

Eliot, I accept your apology. I won't forget your behavior and hypocrisy but I am starting to forgive because of the stand-up way you've handled everything Because you did something very few men who get caught do. YOU OWNED YOUR BEHAVIOR. You didn't deny or act like it didn't happen. You didn't project that you were targetted and harrassed. You didn't put it all out there because of your family, that's understandable - but you admitted you did something wrong and you showed a lot of class in resigning. Now, work with your wife to heal your marriage, please. And don't cover up or smear anyone involved in this investigation. You seem to be a guy who made a HUGE mistake rather than one of the pathologicals running rampant in politics (and many other places) today. FACE those you hurt, admit what you did, ask their forgiveness, make amends, reframe the relationship, realize some people will never trust you again or ever get over it, but move forward...

SPITZER SPEAKS The Need for Both Passion and Humility in Politics Current N.Y. State Governor, Eliot Spitzer, was the last candidate I not only openly backed but campaigned for. And those who know me know I rarely campaign for anyone. Gov. Spitzer has a lot to cause us to think about in this piece. With Presidential candidates jockeying for position now, his thoughts come none too soon. by Gov. Eliot Spitzer Today, I delivered a speech at the Chautauqua Institution that calls for a politics that balances the passion and power we need to confront the injustices of our time -- foreign or domestic -- with the humility to make sure those same qualities do not overtake our fight for change. Good morning and thank you for inviting me to participate. The Chautauqua Institution is truly a national treasure. It is a place for contemplation and a place for reflection, a place where platitudes and slogans can be set aside and be replaced by thoughtfulness and introspection. When I last spoke he...