( CNN ) -- Eliot Spitzer , who resigned as governor of New York in the wake of a prostitution scandal , is looking at a return -- this time as comptroller of New York City . He said he hoped that voters would be able to see beyond his past . `` I accepted responsibly for what I did , '' Spitzer told CNN late Sunday night . `` I spent five years of working , doing useful things , and I hope the public will offer me an opportunity . '' Spitzer , a Democrat , resigned in 2008 after revelations about his relationship with a prostitute . Since stepping down , he has worked as a commentator for various news outlets , including CNN . In running for comptroller , Spitzer said he 's looking for forgiveness and a second chance . `` The metaphor is what I did with the attorney general 's office , '' he said . `` It is ripe for greater and more exciting use of the office 's jurisdiction . '' Besides serving as governor , Spitzer was New York 's attorney general . Spitzer said he has his wife 's support as he jumps back into political life , but does n't know if she 'll be joining him on the campaign trail .
NEW : Spitzer says he plans to run for comptroller . NEW : Spitzer says he 's looking for forgiveness and a second chance . Spitzer resigned in 2008 in the wake of a prostitution scandal .