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More Paterson Revalations And The Accidental Lieutenant
Last week in my post I said that “if Paterson as well as his State Police protection intimated a victim of domestic violence, I think impeachment needs to be used in this situation if he will not resign.” Today we are getting more and more indication that Paterson used state resources to engage in what may well be obstruction of justice. It is important to note, as the Times does, that “the governor’s state of knowledge about the alleged assault and personal involvement in the administration’s handling of it have remained murky.” Either way though, Paterson spoke with the woman, and now at least four state employees spoke directly with her about the case, some of them under Paterson’s direct … More >>
Paterson Will Not Run for Reelection
After yesterday’s story that Governor Paterson intervened in a domestic violence case involving one of his aides, The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza is reporting that: Embattled New York Gov. David Paterson (D) will not seek re-election this fall, a bow to the inevitable given his low poll numbers and a recent controversy surrounding one of his top aides. “It’s done,” state Senator Bill Perkins told the Post’s Jason Horowitz. “The governor is not going to be running for reelection.” The Daily News is also reporting that he will not resign, but will not run. The formal announcement is expected this afternoon.
Paterson Intervenes in Domestic Violence Case
Update: I stand by my comment about how serious the issues are if the story’s implications are correct, but the NYTPicker does a good job of pointing out some of the questions marks left open by the story and the changes that were made between web and print editions. Hat tip to Andrew. The New York Times is reporting that last fall a woman who had repeatedly pressed her case of domestic violence involving David Johnson, an aide to the governor, backed down after a call from Paterson. The unidentified woman claims Johnson violently assaulted her. She went to court three times seeking protection from him. She twice complained that the State Police harassed her and that they had demanded … More >>
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Paterson Denies Rumors, Interviews With The New York Times
In the last week we’ve seen all sorts of rumors surrounding the governor, including drug use and more affairs, all coming from a forthcoming “bombshell” story that might force his resignation. The rumors around the governor seem to be dying down, and it seems appropriate to note some of the recent news in response to my earlier post. I pointed to the rumors because they were dominating much of the story here in New York, but I am glad that the profile will likely contain a lot less scandal than some papers and blogs have been suggesting. Even the NY Post is reporting on the Governor’s fervent denials. Paterson called the rumors “callous and sleazy” and said that papers (the … More >>
Paterson Proposes Increasing MTA Tax for City Businesses
In a follow up to Reggie’s post on how the State often seems to have a tails I win, heads you lose attitude toward the city, Paterson is pitching a tax increase. Crain’s reports on a proposed 59% increase in NYC’s new business payroll tax to help MTA close its latest budget shortfall. This would happen at the same time that the same taxes in the suburbs would fall by 50%. Even if one could accept that idea of raising taxes on businesses in the city, the MTA is used by a massive number of commuters, why shouldn’t they bare some of the burden of the system? The mayor said the tax would be “terrible economics, grossly unfair, and contrary … More >>
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New York Times May Have Paterson Expose In the Works, Resignation Possible
We try to avoid speculation here on the goMYD blog, but the news media rumor mill is going into overdrive about another possible scandal for the NY gov office – although details are non-existent or contradictory at this point. Gov Paterson’s office is denying any wrongdoing and is meeting with Dem party leaders to assure them that a rumor is just a rumor. If not, can NY survive another scandal? To stay on top of the story, it seems worth it to reproduce a portion of the link filled article from the Huffington Post: The Daily News‘ Elizabeth Benjamin says it’s “far worse than his acknowledged extramarital affair with a former state employee.” New York Magazine, who just ran a … More >>
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