Here in New York, Governor Eliot Spitzer’s political career is in jeopardy following the disclosure he was a client of a high-end prostitution ring. Authorities say Spitzer was caught in a federal wiretap arranging a meeting with a prostitute at a Washington hotel last month. On Monday, Spitzer issued a brief apology at his Manhattan office.

Gov. Eliot Spitzer: “I’ve acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and that violates my or any sense of right and wrong. I apologize first and most importantly to my family. I apologize to the public, whom I promised better. I do not believe that politics in the long run is about individuals. It is about ideas, the public good and doing what is best for the state of New York. But I’ve disappointed and failed to live up to the standard I expected
of myself. I must now dedicate some time to regain the trust of my family.”

Spitzer didn’t address the allegations directly or say if he would step down. He has not been charged with any crime but could face prosecution for money laundering and soliciting prostitution.