Okay, I'll join the mob and talk about Eliot Spitzer. Of course, what he did - seek sexual pleasure - did not cause other leading politicians to call it a day. Think Larry Craig, David Vitter, Bill Clinton.
Why would Spitzer resign? I suspect that it was because he had no or very little political support, which, when you consider he was elected Attorney General and Governor, seems bizarre. But, I think it's reality. The opposition was weak. He raised enough money. He was in the press.
He certainly rocked the boat as AG, but he had many problems adjusting to the role of Governor, where he had to negotiate with those who considered themselves to be his equals and, as long as they did not violate the law, could not be coerced by threats of jail, fines or publicity.
Realizing the difficulties ahead and the damage he had done to himself, his wife and kids, he took the right path and committed political suicide.
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