The assumption seems to be that all Spitzer has to do is decide to regain his family’s trust, and – voila – the family will comply. But what if the wife simply isn’t interested? I don’t buy the p.r. line that she urged him to stay in office. That comment, quite frankly, sounds like the work of a desperate flak reaching very close to what must be a deeply painful wound. Silda Wall Spitzer is not simply a politician’s wife; she is a human being, and my guess is, she’s been putting up with a whole lot of ugliness for a very long time. Let’s take the focus off of the comforting notion that Spitzer is now ready to repent and be forgiven. It looks to me as if this leopard has finally had his spots clearly revealed for all to see. Silda owes him absolutely zip.
