Those are some nice working-persons tuxedos.

How should a person go dressed to a black tie event? GFY.

You can get those tuxedos on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn for $89.

In most places, such a scandal would hurt mostly Democrats, but from Bloomberg to Bruno, the CLC is thoroughly intertwined with the establishment of both NY politcal parties. Actually, it might help the Senate Dems.

Too early to tell. Obviously it depends on what the investigation involves. Its possible this is very local or city wide or national for that matter.

We don't know the crime, the accused, or the evidence. So who is to say.

Perhaps if there is strong evidence of stealing from the membership it helps Spitzer (anti-white collar crime prosecutor) while if there is evidence of bribing public officials or diverting funds to campaigns it helps Suozzi (clean up Albany).

Dare I suggest that it stands to help all of us?
Union members could receive honest, competent leadership. City residents could wind up with better service at a cheaper cost. Voters might finally enjoy open elections, comparatively free of behind-the-scenes manipulation.

There's a problem with thinking "Tom or Eliot" - it's a short-term calculus concerning an investigation that's likely to have a long-term impact.

Oh, shut up, little Mary Sunshine!

Any clues on whats this about?

I think its in connection with WalMart. They have been very critical of WalMart. WalMart CEO is very friendly with Bush.

For the FBI to be involved, it has to deal with federal crime(s).

Mail a letter, or travel to Albany using the PIP, and it's a federal case.

Interesting to know all the folks CLC has helped over the years. Funny that they (McGloughlin) tried to unseat Shelly Silver in the unsuccessful Bragman coup attempt. So Silver must have resisted taking care of McGloughlin. I have my problems with Shelly, but kudos for steering clear of these crooks.

Interesting to know all the folks CLC has helped over the years. Funny that they (McGloughlin) tried to unseat Shelly Silver in the unsuccessful Bragman coup attempt. So Silver must have resisted taking care of McGloughlin. I have my problems with Shelly, but kudos for steering clear of these crooks.

Shelly is one of the smartest politicians walking. Don't underestimate him and never cross him. He handled that attempted coup like a pro.

if only we had an outside refomer running for governor!!!

This is definitely going to hurt Spitzer. McLoughlin and Spitzer (and Mark Weprin, but who cares about him) arethisclose. It's not gonna win Suozzi the primary, but he could use it to chip away at that lead.

Outside reformer? Like who? Silver Spoon Suozzi? A man who got by on being cocky and spending daddy's money. Eliot is the best thing that could happen to NY Politics. With his aspirations, experience and focus, he'll be sure to bring a much higher level of integrity to Albany. With all the problems in Nassau, Silver Spoon Suozzi should keep his attn on fixing up his backyard before overextending his political status.

How is it that no one knows how to spell "McLaughlin"? It's not that uncommon of a name.

Suozzi better not start talking corruption or else the story of deputy County Executive Paul Sylvester may have to be re-hashed for a statewide audience. Is there any story comparable out of Spitzer's attorney general office?

It was Deputy County Executive Peter Sylver, not "Paul Sylvester".

Suozzi also has a problem with another Deputy COunty Executive, Mike Klein, who also had to resign amid allegations of financial impropriety.

Suozzi should be careful. Isn't there a saying about Glass Houses?

Let's use the term "Gold Spoon Suoozi" instead of "Silver Spoon) since I was trying to figure out what Shelly Silver Spooning Suozzi was about...

Yeah InDaNo, elect "Bring Back The Death Penalty" Spitzer

InDaNo: "being cocky and spending daddy's money"? Sounds like Suozzi has a lot in common with Spitzer (and Weld, for that matter).

3:54: Any comparable story in Spitzer's AG's office? No, just one of the biggest recipients of judicial patronage in Brooklyn, who was the convicted county leader's right hand man (and who Spitzer is apparently trying to make Minority Leader). But, hey, it's wrong to play these guilt by association games, and obviously not productive for either candidate, so let's just quit right now and stick to talking about colleges in Kentucky, shall we?

Tom Suozzi's former Deputy County Executive Pete Sylver is the mirror image of Sheldon Silver's former counsel, Mike Boxley. They are the same basic guys, except Mr. Sylver allegedly abused a county owned credit card as well as a female co-worker. So, Democratic Primary voters shouldn't care either way, for Suozzi or the Silver-backed Spitzer. And both men are "fortunate sons,"so that distinction washes. Guess we have to pray hard for the GOP to get a clue.

if you are opposed to the death penalty you can voice your opinion by voting against Pataki. Oh, wait. NYers voted for him 3 times in a row. You get what you vote for. Sometimes you get what you didn't vote for adn just have to live with it. NY's death penalty is non-existent as it was ruled unconstitutional. I have a feeling that will be the case for quite some time. It will keep the lawyers busy though.

So, how can we believe that Andrew Cuomo would crack down hard on this if he was the state's top cop? We can't.

LOl @ 1nDaNo. Out of all the people running for office this year, Spitzer supporters should be the last ones bringing up the Silver Spoon arguments. Spitzer's the biggest Daddy's Boy there is.

BTW, Suozzi handled the Sylver situation correctly. As soon as he found out what was going on, he got rid of the bum. Shelly let Michael Boxley rape 3 women before he fired him.

How exactly is Spitzer responsible for what went on in Silver's office? Suozzi should be accountable for what happened in his office. Two significant scandals. Nothing to compare on Spitzer's watch with his trusted lieutenants.