Is Eliot Spitzer the Reason Rick Sanchez Got Fired? 5.62K Max Read 10/07/10 02:01AM Filed to: Rumors Rumors Rick Sanchez Eliot Spitzer Cnn Parker spitzer What made former CNN anchor Rick Sanchez accuse his ex-bosses of racism? Apparently, he couldn't figure out why he was being "overlooked" while former NY Governor Eliot Spitzer—who "can't take cues or stick to timing"—had a show.