Eliot Spitzer accused of using his office to punish Sean Hannity

[CatWoman]

ALBANY — Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is being accused again of threatening to use his office to punish an opponent — this time, nationally syndicated radio talk-show host Sean Hannity.

Eric Stanger, the Hannity show's former producer at WABC and now its director of affiliate relations, said Spitzer was a telephone guest on the Hannity show in 2000 and at first hung up in anger in response to comments made by the conservative-oriented host.

"A minute later, I looked down and the hot line was ringing. It was Spitzer, very angry, very agitated, very upset, and he said, 'Let me tell you something: I fully intend to use the capacity of my office to act on this,' " Stanger told The Post.

"I was really floored, and I said, 'Is that a threat, sir?' " Stanger continued. With that, Stanger said, Spitzer "quickly changed his tone," insisting, "No, no, no. It's not a threat."

But Stanger said Spitzer then threatened to organize a boycott of the Hannity show, saying, " 'I have a lot of friends in government, and I'm going to organize a boycott of the show.' And then he hung up."

http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/60855.htm

[LeftNYC]

1. The Post and Sean Hannity

2 reliable sources...

[Norquist Nemesis]

11. Same thought here

First thought was, "hey! it's dipshit Hannity". Then I saw the NY Post was the source and thought, "that explains it." :rofl:

Sounds like an early swipe at Spitzer's run for governor in trying to give fodder to the fold.

[LeftNYC]

26. The Post pounds Spitzer on a daily basis...nt

[zbdent]

32. There's a sexual position which adequately

describes their relationship . . . between 68 and 70 . . .

[Stephanie]

2. Really? And this happened in 2000? And is there a witness?

I mean, not that I wouldn't LIKE to believe Sean Hannity's producer, but since lying is accepted strategy for GOP operatives, can we get a witness?

[wicket]

22. That's what I want to know

This "supposedly" happened back in 2000- why is he coming forward now?

[Norquist Nemesis]

25. ummm...because Spitzer's running for Governor?

Just a guess...

[MrModerate]

3. I really believe this . . .

and that it can be verified.

Uh-huh.

[in_cog_ni_to]

4. COMPLETE BULLSHIT RW WACKO NUT JOB LIE!

Puhleeeeeeze. Why would Spitzer waste ANY time on that useless piece of shit?:eyes:

[Benhurst]

5. Everyone should boycott Hannity's show.

As Martha Stewart might say, Good taste is a good thing.

[Bluzmann57]

10. Can't speak for others but

as for myself, I haven't listened to or watched his shows well, hmmm, the word never comes to mind. Don't have time for all the B.S. and lies spewing forth from his mouth.

[pennylane100]

6. Poor little crybaby Sean

I didn't read the whole article because I didn't want to register, but I don't see what is wrong with trying to get your friends and colleagues to stay away from the Fox propaganda machine. More people should try it, maybe it would work, and scum like him would lose his voice.

[MessiahRp]

7. Who fucking cares?

Has he done anything with his office in the five years against Hannity since? No.

Does he have the personal right to organize a boycott of fatboy? Yes.

Fuck those crybabies.

Rp

[rpannier]

8. Okay. And when was the boycott

His story is worthless unless Spitzer actually did organize it.

[peaches2003]

9. Either...Or

Either Hannity's ratings are down and he is trying to get some publicity to rouse the wackos or he is again wanting to start rumors he is going to run for office in NY State and needs a bogeyman to fight. I do believe the luster is off Hannity even with the RW nuts.

[CatWoman]

13. ah ha!!! that's a thought!!!

Either Hannity's ratings are down and he is trying to get some publicity to rouse the wackos

I prefer the former

[mntleo2]

12. Ooooo! Boycott The Show...

How scary! How....sensible!

Spitzer did not have to advise this. Millions have been boycotting all right wing nut talking heads and I have boycotted them for over 10 years!

Cat In Seattle

[ProfessorGAC]

14. Conservative ORIENTED?????

Oriented? He's a radical right nutjob, Know-Nothing, Know-It-All. He's not "conservative oriented"! He's a reacionary buffoon.
The Professor

[Wickerman]

15. Play the tape Sean

then we'll talk about it.

[Beetwasher]

16. Well, Being A Radio Show, I'm Sure They Have it on Tape, RIGHT????

Let's see what excuse they have when pressed for the tapes. :eyes:

[CatWoman]

18. Happy New Year, Sweetums

:hi:

[Beetwasher]

21. Hey Darlin'!

:loveya:

How's everything? Happy Happy to you too!

[underpants]

27. Do you not trust the word of a talk radio producer?

Just because they only have to worry about SOUND doesn't mean that that is all they worry about....something like that.

Good point. Will this tape be played on the air at some point?

[Beetwasher]

29. Yeah, Everyone Knows Producers are ALWAYS Honest

They never lie about things. Especially Hannity's producer. I mean, the ethics on his staff MUST be stellar. Just think of the standards that someone like Hannity must insist upon. Only the best, brightest and most ethical for Hannity!

[maxrandb]

17. Poor, Whiny, Limp-wristed, Yellow-bellied Neo-Con Radio Hosts

The War on Christmas

The War on Drugs (catching up to Rush)

and now

The War on Hannity!!!

I smell a book deal

I thought these guys were tough. They're nothing but a bunch of bullies who piss their pants the minute you stand up to them.

"I love the smell of victimhood in the morning. Smells like victory."

[RSchewe]

19. You can't be serious sourcing Rupert Murdock's NY Post.

There are obviously trying to discredit Spitzer for the upcoming election year. What's next a front page picture of Trump saving a cat from a tree?

Gimme a friggin break.

The NY Post is a tabloid paper at best.

[AlCzervik]

20. i call bullshit. This is the post afterall, a FOH--friend of Hannity

his ratings must be down or something and he needs a little attention.

[Little Star]

23. This sounds like

good news to me. The RW nuts o's must think that Spitzer has the governorship locked up! Any time the RW smears start up its usually for political gain. Poor Sean. :nopity: :boring: :popcorn:

[dailykoff]

24. Pathetic.

There's also this:

"State GOP Requests Probe To See If Eliot Spitzer Threatened LMDC Head"

http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?stid=1&aid=55908

Let the swiftboating begin. . . . :puke:

[MarianJack]

28. Isn't It Amazing...

...that a right wing boycott is a beautiful exercise in democracy and a left wing boycott is a pitiful exercise in futility?

HMMMMM.

[Reader Rabbit]

30. The easy response

Isn't being the worthless sack of protoplasm that is Sean Hannity punishment enough?

[dogfacedboy]

31. The righties always make accusations about shit like this

4-6 years after the fact. Another pack of lies, I'm sure.

[Greeby]

33. In a word, good

This one RW allegation I want to be true :popcorn: