From June 2007, when Eliot Spitzer was here headlining Mrs. Gregoire's campaign kick-off
Ha Ha Ha
Posted by: GS on March 11, 2008 07:33 PMThe Governor's Mansion guestroom is all made up for you. There's a copy of The Stranger on the bedstand.
Posted by: Bart Cannon on March 11, 2008 07:33 PMGo Chrissie Go!! Throw your panties at 'em!!
Posted by: Hank on March 11, 2008 07:48 PM/|\
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Caption Contest:
"The $2,700 Hug"
This just out...
Story Published: Mar 11, 2008 at 7:34 PM PDT
By Associated Press
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - When Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire wanted to informally kick off her re-election bid last summer, she called in an old friend as the headline attraction for her fundraiser: New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer.
On Tuesday, she said through a spokesman that she's "shocked and saddened" by reports that Spitzer was involved in a call-girl scandal. On Monday, prosecutors said in court papers that Spitzer had been caught on a wiretap spending $4,300 with such a service.
Spitzer has apologized; he and his family remained secluded Tuesday.
"Her heart goes out to his wife and three daughters. She's deeply disappointed by his actions," Gregoire spokesman Pearse Edwards told The Associated Press.
Gregoire and Spitzer are longtime allies from their days as attorneys general of their respective states, each praising the other's crusading ways. Gregoire was a lead architect of the states' master settlement with America's tobacco industry and Spitzer railed against Wall Street corruption and other crimes. He was credited with breaking up prostitution rings.
Spitzer and Gregoire regularly conferred at national gatherings of governors, as recently as last month, and have supported each other's political careers.
Spitzer contributed the maximum $2,700 to her 2004 campaign, as did his father and mother. Gregoire returned the favor, hosting a fundraiser for Spitzer in Seattle when he was running for New York governor in 2006. Then when Gregoire wanted to launch her 2008 re-election bid, she brought out Spitzer as the big draw.
The event, held June 13, 2007, in one of Seattle's largest banquet halls, drew a sellout crowd of 1,200 and raised $250,000. Some attendees called him a political rock star and quite possibly a future president.
Spitzer gave a fiery speech about Democratic activism, offering himself and Gregoire as fearless leaders willing to take on Wall Street, the tobacco industry, industrial polluters and tough problems like climate change and children's health coverage.
Spitzer called Gregoire "honorable, smart and decent" as well as fearless and dogged when she latches onto an issue.
It was one of Spitzer's earliest West Coast forays after being inaugurated last year. He said in an interview that he considered Gregoire a role model for what an attorney general or governor should be.
At the time, state GOP Chairman Luke Esser criticized both Spitzer and Gregoire. Spitzer sought to "destroy one of the basic engines of Washington's economy, Microsoft" through antitrust actions, and Gregoire has "piled up an embarrassing record of serial mismanagement as attorney general and governor," Esser said.
Posted by: Glenno on March 11, 2008 08:56 PMor he's thinking "I may have wasted 2 bits" Posted by: PC on March 11, 2008 10:20 PM
Greqoire: "Swear to God! The vibrator is this big!!! You'll love it!"
Posted by: Dave on March 11, 2008 10:25 PMChrissy, honey you may be rated only one diamond on the web site, but you'll always rate 5 diamonds with me!
Posted by: pbj on March 12, 2008 02:41 AMEliot: ..."That's not a firearm"
Posted by: Rick D. on March 12, 2008 04:25 AMChrissy to Eliot "I can't quit you Eliot! Let me show you how we do this in Enumclaw."
Posted by: Smokie on March 12, 2008 06:11 AMSo why wouldnt this thread be anything but unsavory?
Posted by: Hank on March 12, 2008 06:31 AMThis in relation to purported mob ties of Mr. Eliot.
Posted by: swatter on March 12, 2008 07:10 AM"Eliot!, so glad you could make it to Washington state for the annual "Hairclub for men" convention."
(note two men in background)
Posted by: Rick D. on March 12, 2008 08:44 AMPosted by: Cato on March 12, 2008 09:48 AM
"Those Idiots! I requested 'Kristen', NOT 'Christine'!"
Posted by: Smoley on March 12, 2008 11:08 AMYou win hands down!
Posted by: Saltherring on March 12, 2008 01:27 PMIf this is a contest, what's the prize? And will you actually award it? Unlike Postman who still hasn't sent us our prizes from his election prediction gig?
"$1,000 an hour, but for you...Twenty-bucks!"
"Would you like to meet my mother? She's a virgin."
"Eliot...it's been so long."
"10 cents a dance...that's all they pay me..."
"Hi ya sailor...new in town?"
"The guys in the background? Never mind them - just the FBI."
"We've got to start meeting like this!"
"Governors in the night, exchanging glances..."
"Whadda ya mean, you expected Dino Rossi???"
"Governor Spitzer, how do you do me..."
"Are you sure this is how Hillary got your support?"
"Presidents get Lewinsky's, Governors get Gregoire's..."
"When the moment is right..."
"What do you mean you gave at the Empress Club?"
"Hey! Better you than Frank Chopp!"
"Hey! Better me than Helen Sommers!"
Just a few...barely suitable for framing or mixed company. There were some I wouldn't dare!
The Piper
Posted by: Piper Scott on March 12, 2008 04:15 PM"Get away from me"! Posted by: mark on March 12, 2008 11:03 PM
Smilin' Eliot looks deep into Christine's eyes thinking:
"Doggy-style!" Posted by: Mr. Cynical on March 13, 2008 08:17 AM
That deserves the "MR YUK" award from this site"
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
As Eliot is eyeballing Chris, you KNOW he's thinkin'
Posted by: Mr. Cynical on March 14, 2008 04:00 PM
"5-Diamond my Ass....this ones a 2-bagger!" Posted by: Mr. Cynical on March 14, 2008 04:01 PM