There has been quite an effort to bundle Wiener and Spitzer together ... the difference is that Weiner hasn't worked through his issues, it seems, and Spitzer has moved on. There are numerous politicians of both parties that have had personal indiscretions and were able to resume their work in government and be productive for the constituents. Let's be clear, there are extremely few individuals in public office that could weather scrutiny in their private lives and come out unscathed.
The issue with Spitzer, and the reason Quinn, yet another flunky for Wall Street is conflating Weiner with Spitzer ... is because Spitzer is a threat to Wall Street. Spitzer has successfully taken on Wall Street before, and as Comptroller he could really land some significant body blows on Wall Street. So, let's remember that tying Spitzer and Weiner together is a political device, for the benefit of Wall Street ... I'm sure New Yorkers get that.
There is a lesson to be learned from Weiner as well for Progressives and Liberals ... Tea Party politicians can engage in whatever perversion they please and will be given a free ride as long as the deliver for their patrons. Progressive and Liberal Ideology is a threat to the status quo, and, therefore, if you set yourself up as a standard bearer for the Left you better be squeaky clean or you will be destroyed.
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