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Spitzer could spend $3M campaign chest on defense

The nearly $3 million worth of spoils left in Gov. Eliot Spitzer's campaign war chest could support a charity, a candidate, or a political party -- even a legal defense.

State officials said there is no automatic prohibition even against Spitzer using the money for what may be some considerable new legal bills related to defending himself against charges stemming from his involvement with...

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