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Spitzer Gets Warm Receptions On Campaign Trail As Stringer Moves Forward With Policy Proposals
By: Zack Fink
Democratic City Comptroller candidate Eliot Spitzer is getting warm receptions on the campaign trail, even though his appearances tend to be brief. Meanwhile, Scott Stringer moved forward with policy proposals Thursday as both men battle to become the city's chief financial watchdog. NY1's Zack Fink filed the following report.
He wasn't out for very long during his campaign stop at Brooklyn Borough Hall Thursday morning, but Eliot Spitzer didn't really need to be.
Instead of shaking hands, early-morning commuters were more interested in getting their photos taken with the former governor. Enough people seem to have forgiven Spitzer for transgressions that led to his resignation as governor five years ago.
"He who is without sin cast the first stone," said one person. "We are all sinners, and this is time to give this man a chance."
http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/186519/spitzer-gets-warm-receptions-on-campaign-trail-as-stringer-moves-forward-with-policy-proposals