A press conference that, surprisingly, ended without bloodshed
-Shocker of the day-
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer is in big, big trouble after being found out as a client of a high priced call girl service. This is an extremely surprising turn of events, since Spitzer has -- up until now, at least -- a reputation as a law and order Boy Scout. Seriously, it's like finding out that Captain America does heroin.
According to the report, "[A federal] wiretap captured a man identified as Client 9 on a telephone call confirming plans to have a woman travel from New York to Washington, where he had reserved a hotel room, according to an affidavit filed in federal court in Manhattan. The person briefed on the case and the law enforcement official identified Mr. Spitzer as Client 9."
"I have acted in a way that violates my obligation to my family and violates my or any sense of right or wrong," Spitzer said at a press conference. "I apologize first and most importantly to my family. I apologize to the public to whom I promised better."
Eliot's wife Silda appeared with him and, just as I did when Cindy McCain appeared with John over his sex scandal, I found her ability to refrain from beating the living shit out of her husband extremely admirable. You've got to wonder why these women always have to stand there and smile while their husbands admit to screwing around on them. Seriously, what's the deal? (NYT)
-Headline of the day-
"McCain Says America Is Both 'In A Recession' And Has A 'Strong' Economy On The Same Day."
Of course he does. Despite admitting that he's not all that sharp on economic issues, he tells CBS' 60 Minutes, "I think the fundamentals of our economy are still strong."
Before, he said he thought the US was in a recession.
And that's the best you can say about the economy, John -- good fundamentals? That's what coaches say about losing basketball teams.
John McCain, the political equivalent of a cheerleader for the Washington Generals. (Think Progress)
-Bonus HotD-
"Nicaraguans celebrate mass for dogs, pray for cures."
According to the report, "A long queue of Catholics, carrying their pets or leading them on leashes, waited their turn to pass by an image of a saint in a tiny church in this town 20 miles to the south of the Nicaragua capital, Managua." Many of the dogs were "dressed as babies or clowns."
And same sex marriage is supposed to be weird? (Reuters)
