Just a few moments ago, Governor David Paterson officially abandoned his quest for a full term leading New York state.<\/p>\n
His wife stood silently at his side. Paterson never addressed the specific allegations that have shredded his political career in the last forty-eight hours.<\/p>\n
But raising his right hand, he swore an informal oath that he had never abused the powers of his office.<\/p>\n
The New York Times has reported that Paterson intervened in a domestic violence case involving a member of his staff.<\/p>\n
Paterson says he will stay on until a new governor is elected in November and sworn in in January.<\/p>\n
It’s unclear whether he’ll have the political support to hold onto office, or govern effectively.<\/p>\n
The state faces a massive $8.2 billion dollar budget deficit.<\/p>\n
During a brief press conference in Manhattan, Paterson declined to endorse Andrew Cuomo, the state’s Attorney General and the likely Democratic frontrunner. <\/p>\n
He also laid claim to a legacy that includes ending the Rockefeller drug laws, improving minority and women’s hiring in state contracts, and cutting the state’s deficits.<\/p>\n
Today’s drama highlighted a growing vacuum in Albany, with a wounded, lame-duck governor, and a Democratic Senate majority that has been unable to form a stable caucus.<\/p>\n
Leaders in the black community are expected to meet in Harlem over the weekend. Their support could be key to Paterson’s final ten months in office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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