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In Like A Lion…
Can Governor Spitzer Recover His Political Capital?

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Elected in a landslide in 2006 with a strong mandate for change, Governor Eliot Spitzer saw his political fortunes quickly take a turn for the worse. This winter, he’s gone from “reformer” to “conciliator.” Can he make a comeback and implement his ambitious agenda? What will it take for the governor to regain his political clout?

The Center for New York City Affairs brought together leading journalists and opinion-makers to ponder these questions and discuss Governor Eliot Spitzer’s first year—and his political future.

SPEAKERS:
George Arzt, President, Arzt Communications
Wayne Barrett, Senior Editor, The Village Voice
Bill Cunningham, Managing Director, Dan Klores Communications
Jacob Gershman, reporter, The New York Sun
Bill Hammond, columnist and editorial writer, New York Daily News

MODERATOR:
Elaine Rivera, reporter, WNYC New York Public Radio

This event was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Milano Foundation and the Sirus Fund.

Also see:

GOVERNING CHANGE: Policy, Politics and the Spitzer Administration

THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR & ATTORNEY GENERAL: Campaign Roundtable 2006

THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR & ATTORNEY GENERAL: Edited Transcript