"Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who resigned in 2008 after it was revealed that he had spent thousands of dollars on prostitutes, says he plans to run for New York City's comptroller. ""I accepted responsibly for what I did,"" Spitzer said. ""I spent five years of working, doing useful things, and I hope the public will offer me an opportunity."" Despite taking knocks from the press, the voters and, in some cases, the law, other politicians have pursued redemption in their public image or, in some cases, a return to office."