The business community around the state has always been supportive of Eliot, and they are excited about the prospect of him as the next governor.

The support of business people, to which he refers, is something that we at the campaign pride ourselves on and we welcome his endorsement.

He has a long history of independence and who he receives money from has nothing to do with his position on issues.

It would be like competing with one arm tied behind our back.

Eliot believes that the focus of Empire State Development should be Western New York, because that's where the help is needed the most.

If Patrick Manning wants to run a campaign that takes the side of corporate interests who defrauded regular New Yorkers, that's fine with us. Any time Patrick Manning wants to come over to Eliot Spitzer's house in Columbia County for breakfast, he's more than welcome.