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Tale of the tape: David vs. the former Goliath
Eliot Laurence Spitzer
Born: June 10, 1959 in tony Riverdale to a wealthy family.
Born: June 10, 1959 in tony Riverdale to a wealthy family.
Personal: Married, with three daughters.
Family biz: Bernard Spitzer, real estate magnate who helped fund his son's attorney general campaigns.
Education: Undergraduate from Princeton University and a law degree from Harvard.
Family biz: Bernard Spitzer, real estate magnate who helped fund his son's attorney general campaigns.
Education: Undergraduate from Princeton University and a law degree from Harvard.
Personality: In his words, he's a "streamroller." He's known as a smart, aggressive, bully.
Career: NY attorney general; made his name on ethics crusade, tackling Wall Street corruption.
David Alexander Paterson
Born: May 20, 1954 into a prestigious, powerful Harlem political family.
Personal: Married, with a son and a daughter
Family biz: Basil A. Paterson, legendary Harlem politician.
Education: Undergraduate from Columbia University and a law degree from Hofstra. He never passed the bar.
Personality: The "anti-steamroller." He's called decent, talented, and well liked.
Career: State senator; helped engineer coup in 2002 that made him Senate minority leader.
Career: NY attorney general; made his name on ethics crusade, tackling Wall Street corruption.
David Alexander Paterson
Born: May 20, 1954 into a prestigious, powerful Harlem political family.
Personal: Married, with a son and a daughter
Family biz: Basil A. Paterson, legendary Harlem politician.
Education: Undergraduate from Columbia University and a law degree from Hofstra. He never passed the bar.
Personality: The "anti-steamroller." He's called decent, talented, and well liked.
Career: State senator; helped engineer coup in 2002 that made him Senate minority leader.
Unable to pay by credit card, a potential cruise-goer is left wondering how to protect himself in case the cruise line goes bankrupt.
It damages the body, contributing to heart disease, diabetes and more. Here's how to protect yourself.
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