That profile! That sternness! That hard-edged East Coast attitude! Ohioans will hate him. Photo: Getty Images
In a conference call with reporters today, Eliot Spitzer said that he would be heading to Ohio to rally voters on behalf of New York’s junior senator, just as she is posting a dip in the polls there. Spitzer was on the line with New Jersey governor Jon Corzine and Ohio governor Ted Strickland to discuss economic development, in a call that was arranged by Hillary’s people. The first question from reporters was about Spitzer’s plan to issue driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants. According to the Observer, Spitzer batted away the idea that Hillary Clinton’s hedgy attempts to support him cost her political capital. “The answer is no,” said Spitzer. “I have not had any conversations with her about it. I’d just point out that Barack Obama is for my policy on driver’s licenses, so I don’t see that that’s been an issue.” When he heads to Ohio, he’ll join Corzine, who’s also headed there to help out Hillary. Since she’s in fighting mode lately, it makes sense to bring out the steamroller. But he’s kept himself pretty distant from her over the past few months. Will he still be as effective if he’s not revved up?
Spitzer Sells Clinton, Says Driver’s License Mess Didn’t Hurt Her [NYO]
Update: According to the Sun, Spitzer stopped short of saying that he would stump for Clinton, but left open the possibility “if this continues.”
