Sex scandals don’t disqualify you for public office in New York City.
Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner are leading their respective races for city comptroller and mayor, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
Spitzer clobbered his Democratic rival, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, 48-33 percent — and even beat him among women, 44-32 percent.
Black voters were even more forgiving of the hooker-happy ex-governor, giving him 61 percent of their support, compared to 26 percent for the lesser-known Stringer.
Spitzer, who resigned in 2008 when it was disclosed he was secretly patronizing prostitutes, electrified the nondescript race by announcing his 11th hour candidacy last week.
Weiner led the crowded field of Democratic mayoral hopefuls, capturing 25 percent of the vote. Right behind was City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, with 22 percent.
Former City Comptroller Bill Thompson had 11 percent, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio took 10 percent and Comptroller John Liu was at 7 percent.
Quinn beat Weiner among women by a narrow 23 to 21 percent.