Comments on: Spitzer Can’t Communicate his Way out of Sex Scandal

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Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:24:26 +0000

[...] Spitzer Can’t Communicate His Way Out of Sex Scandal: Common Sense PR captures the uselessness of damage control in the Eliot Spitzer ordeal. As Eric begins, “There are times when the public is willing to forgive the indiscretions of public figures. This ain’t one of them.” [...]

By: Geoff Livingston

Geoff Livingston — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:00:27 +0000

It’s reminiscent of all the Republicans impeaching Clinton for cheating/lying, and then getting busted for the same offense. The only thing to do is step down. Well done.

By: Bridget

Bridget — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:30:26 +0000

As always, skepticism is the key here. I’m sure if he does apologize, it will only because he got caught and not because he’s truly sorry.

By: Eric Eggertson

Eric Eggertson — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:58:02 +0000

Shannon and Susan:

Thanks for weighing in. Always interesting to see how people react when they’re put under incredible pressure.

Hugh Grant didn’t have to stop acting after he was caught with a prostitute, but he hadn’t made his career catching others and relentlessly prosecuting them, either.

I don’t rule out the possibility of a resignation, followed by a campaign to rebuild a political career based on less arrogance. But unless he really was a changed person as a result of this experience, why bother?

By: Susan Getgood

Susan Getgood — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:29:29 +0000

This seems to be the consensus on Twitter, where I’ve been following the story since it broke in the Times yesterday. Even though the core activity is in fact illegal, a less arrogant man (or woman I suppose) might be able to weather the storm. The self-styled watchdog of wall street? Not a chance.

By: Shannon Cherry

Shannon Cherry — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:50:12 +0000

The buzz in Albany is that he will be resigning, as part of a plea bargain for punishment.

But what will be interesting to see is how his successor, David Patterson, handles this PR wise. David, in his former political life, was a big advocate against sex crimes, including trafficking. I wonder what his take will be.

Also, check out why I think Eliot forgot he is the brand at http://www.startupspark.com/do-what-i-saynot-what-i-do-how-eliot-spitzer-forget-his-brand/