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For Elizabeth Edwards, Resilience Means Sticking by Her Man

TresSugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Elizabeth Edwards has hit the talk show circuit to promote her new book Resilience and to explain why she didn't leave her unfaithful husband John. On the Today Show this morning, she said of her husband's infidelity: "He made this one mistake."

Elizabeth isn't the only wife to stick by her cheating politician after he made her suffer public embarrassment. Hillary Clinton and Silda Spitzer made similar decisions to stay around publicly after their husbands chose to stray from them. Last week, New York's former first couple Eliot and Silda Spitzer went out on the town with smiles and handholding, as if the prostitution scandal that kicked Eliot out of power never happened. As for Hillary, her choice to stay with Bill has often been boiled down to a politically motivated decision, rather than one of love and forgiveness.

Elizabeth Edwards says that her marriage vows, the fact that she promised to be with John for better or worse more than 30 years ago, made her want to stick it out. NY Times columnist Maureen Dowd has a different take on why Elizabeth stayed: "She had put so many quarters in the shiny slot machine of their mutual ambition."

What would you do: walk away, or stay married for better or for worse? What do you think about the decision these women have made to stay?

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Most Shocking Headlines of 2008: Eliot Spitzer’s Fall From Grace

CitizenSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:01:22 -0800

Former New York Governor Elliot Spitzer won CitizenSugar readers' pick for favorite political scandal, and it's easy to see why: His fall from grace tale is the stuff of Law and Order plotlines. In March, details emerged that suggested Spitzer spent tens of thousands of dollars on the NY call-girl service Emperors Club VIP, some putting the figure as high as $80,000. Days later he admitted to his part in the ring - turning him from just another governor to a media sensation. Here's a look back at the scandalous story. Source

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Favorite Political Scandal of 2008: Eliot Spitzer Is Client # 9

CitizenSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:30:51 -0800

The race for CitizenSugar readers' favorite political scandal was scandalously close, but NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer's fall from power after sleeping with a call girl beat out Sarah Palin's teen daughter's pregnancy by a score of 34 percent of votes to 32 percent.

Former sheriff of Wall Street Spitzer ended up facing zero federal crime charges related to his paid-for trysts with Ashley Dupré as Client No. 9, but his crimes of the heart did cost him his job as governor.

Eliot made the headlines again this week, after commenting on his life as an op-ed columnist. While at Slate's holiday party, which went down at a former massage parlor called "Happy Ending," Spitzer said about his new gig: "It sucks. I used to be governor of New York." Well now ex-Gov. Spitzer can add this Sugar Award to his resumé!

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Do You Still Care About Eliot Spitzer's Call Girl Ashley Dupré?

LibertySugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:00:27 -0800

Reformed call girl Ashley "Kristen" Dupré has finally opened up about her experience with "Client No. 9," or as you may know him, former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. While involvement with an illegal prostitution ring didn't result in any federal charges for the governor with a tough-on-crime reputation, it did cost Spitzer his job.

Taking us beyond her MySpace page, Ms. Dupré opened up to Diane Sawyer about her painful experience. The now 23-year-old says she didn't know Spitzer was the governor until the scandal broke on TV, that escorts differ from prostitutes because they offer more than sex, and that she felt connected to Eliot Spitzer's wife more than the man she slept with. The full interview airs tonight on ABC's 20/20 at 10 p.m. (EST).

Since the sordid downfall of Governor Spitzer happened way back in March, do you still wonder what his call girl has to say?

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The Spitzer Scandal Explained by a 3-Year-Old Princess

GiggleSugar — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Who has time to read the paper or tune into the news to learn the trifling deets of some former governor's sex life? Luckily, this 3-year-old princess can break the story down in a minute flat. She may dig pretty pink gowns, but she's not gonna skirt the salient details. No sirree. Girlfriend's got the truth and she's ready to spill it - but not her chalice of magic milk - mommy hates when that happens.

Really!?! With Seth and Amy

GiggleSugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700

The great thing about sex scandals is that the quips just keep coming and they never get old. Oh, really!?! Yes, really!?! Check out this clip from last weekend's episode of Saturday Night Live. Seth and Amy have a few points for consideration in a segment they called "Really!?!" As in, this pimped-out purple stud was at one time a highly respected public official? Really!?!

Conan Casts the Spitzer Made for TV Movie

GiggleSugar — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Betcha ten bucks that the Eliot Spitzer sex scandal has been turned into a three-part television saga that's already in its tenth day of production. Conan has a number of casting recommendations, but . . . that many animals on the same set seems disastrous to me. For the sake of accuracy, however, the zoo is inevitable.

Will the Real Eliot Spitzer Please Stand Up?

GiggleSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:30:00 -0700

Let's beat a dead horse, shall we? The Eliot Spitzer sex scandal took the nation by storm last week and although the dude is officially outta office, the internets are still gonna have their way with him. A number of Photoshop pros put their skillz to work and pimped out the former governor of New York - free of charge. Gothamist is hosting the Photoshop fun fest and the submissions have been nothing short of money. Take a peek. As for the photo to the left of Spitz in a purple pimp suit, let's be honest - that came straight outta the family album. No Photoshop there. But ladies, you know you likey . . .

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Courtesy of Eliot Spitzer: We Heart Prostitutes

GiggleSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:00:00 -0700

I Love NY T-Shirt (Eliot Spitzer Version)

His term as governor may have been cut short, but Eliot Spitzer had enough time to leave his mark on the feel and appeal of New York. And by "New York," I mean those comfy white tees that tourists buy in bulk as souvenirs for themselves and the folks back at home. But you know what they say: When life gives you a sex scandal, make it exponentially worse by producing a 100% cotton souvenir to commemorate it. To check out (and potentially purchase - tsk! tsk!) Spitzer's durable, high-quality, pre-shrunk "legacy," click here.

Headline of the Day

GiggleSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0700

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You know someone's reaalllly proud of this one.