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| NY Gov. Paterson meets with lawmakers over future |
| 2010-02-08 |
| Gov. David Paterson met privately with key Democratic leaders about his re-election plans as questions swirl around the state capitol about a variety of unproven accusations involving the Democratic governor's personal conduct. Paterson campaign spokesman Richard Fife said the weekend meetings and calls had nothing to do with the accusations but were "routine re-election campaign calls." "The governor started making calls two weeks ago to step up his campaign effort and get ready to officially announce his re-election campaign," Fife said. "The calls were - and are - going well ... And then look what happens - a coordinated effort to stop him and spread rumors." A Democrat close to the situation, though, said the meetings included discussions about whether Paterson would resign or announce he will not run because of the unsubstantiated claims in the whisper campaign surrounding the governor's behavior. The Democrat spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. One recent New York Post article about the accusations drew a denial by Paterson's spokeswoman and a strong rebuke by the superintendent of state police. "Perpetrating lies about the governor, his family and troopers who diligently perform their duties is a disservice to the citizens of New York," said state police Superintendent Harry J. Corbitt, a career trooper appointed to the top post by Paterson. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 It's the Chicago way. Obama has said that he doesn't want Paterson to run. The rumor mill is just getting started. I have no particular affection for Paterson. He inherited a mess not of his own making. On the other hand, I despise Andrew Cuomo (and his father). Andrew was, according to some sources, one of the leading causes of the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac meltdown, starting when he was Secretary of Housing under Clinton. |
| Posted by: Rambler in Virginia 2010-02-08 18:09 |