Eliot Spitzer Vs. **** Grasso for 2013 NYC Mayor

[YankeeFan]

Please God, let this race happen:

Eliot Spitzer's resurrection -- from the disgraced gov ernor better known as Cli ent 9 to CNN talk-show host -- has the political class buzzing about him running for mayor in 2013. Wilder still, one of his former targets is talking about running against him.

Former New York Stock Exchange chief **** Grasso -- one of the highest-profile targets of Spitzer's uneven assault on Wall Street -- has quietly been telling friends that he's leaning toward challenging Spitzer as a Republican (particularly if Police Commissioner Ray Kelly doesn't seek the GOP nomination himself, as some speculate he will).

Sure, Grasso (a Jackson Heights native) has no political experience, unless you consider his long years as NYSE chief, before he was forced out in 2003 amid the controversy over his massive compensation package. But ever since he beat back Spitzer's charges that he'd improperly collected tens of millions in salary as the head of the NYSE back in 2008, Grasso's been dropping hints to reporters that he may run for public office, possibly mayor.

And I'm told that Grasso's enraged at Spitzer's resurrection, as the liberal media and left-wing documentarians paint him as a force for pure good during his days as AG over the pure evil that were his Wall Street targets (Grasso included).

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/gunning_for_eliot_RIntMklaH0MpY5j1fvT9oK#ixzz1FXjudelJ

 

[The Big Ragu]

I think I am going to run for mayor.

I have as much chance as either of them.

 

[YankeeFan]

I think I am going to run for mayor.

I have as much chance as either of them.

I'm not so sure.

Spitzer would have a good chance in a Democratic primary. He's got the money and the name recognition.

Sure, he's a ****, but so is Cuomo & he got elected Governor.

The Republican nomination is usually a non affair. Giuliani & Bloomberg were aberrations. Bloomberg has no heir apparent and Grasso them the money to mount a campaign.

He could also probably raise money from his Wall St. friends & people who hate Spitzer (which, in many cases are the same people).

 

[The Big Ragu]

That kind of stuff tends to stick to a feller, even in NY.

 

[YankeeFan]

Eh, he's still married. Redemption and all that.

Some time will have passed.

I'm not saying you're wrong. I just think it would be epic. Grasso hates Spitzer.

 

[MileHigh]

That kind of stuff tends to stick to a feller, even in NY.

Top 10 hed of all time.

 

[Armchair_QB]

Eh, he's still married. Redemption and all that.

Some time will have passed.

I'm not saying you're wrong. I just think it would be epic. Grasso hates Spitzer.

I didn't realize he was still married.

 

[Small Town Guy]

Neither wins. Bloomberg will change the law again, win a fourth term.

 

[DanOregon]

Naked Cowboy probably has higher favorables than Grasso or Spitzer.