If Spitzer Resigns - Here is the next Governor of NY - and he is AWESOME!

[democrat2thecore]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Paterson

[KamaAina]

1. He was my state senator when I lived in the West 140s

also, he is legally blind, which would, I believe, make him the only current governor with a disability. :bounce:

[democrat2thecore]

20. I'm sure you're right - irony that it's NY since FDR was also Governor -nt

[kwenu]

2. SPITZER IS RESIGNING!!!

[LynneSin]

6. I'm sorry to see him resign but I'm glad that he didn't feed us bullshit

like we're use to with republicans caught with their pants around their ankles tapping wide

[mod mom]

3. Wow was born legally blind!

[femmedem]

4. I hope there is a silver lining. Thanks.

I can't imagine what Spitzer's staff is feeling. And how disillusioning for all the people who campaigned for him. :(

[democrat2thecore]

5. Anybody remember his moving speech to '04 Dem convention? -nt

[stillrockin]

7. Hello, Governor Paterson!

[democrat2thecore]

8. A little more about Paterson when Spitzer picked him

http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/ide/progress/002094.html

[SharonRB]

9. Talk about quick updating on Wikipedia!

Wow -- that was fast!

[MissB]

10. The news channels are still debating whether he has actually resigned.

Perhaps someone is a bit too quick on updating the Wiki.

[SharonRB]

12. It didn't say he resigned

It says "IF he resigns..."

[democrat2thecore]

16. CBS saying they are working out logistics of resignation

and getting Paterson in place to be sworn in as Governor. We'll see.

[kwenu]

11. He said he would report back in short order---whatever that means!!!!

[1776Forever]

13. Says he has been talked about as successor to Clinton Sen. seat - wonder who he supports?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Paterson

He has been mentioned in some political circles as a possible successor to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton should the fellow New York Democrat win the 2008 US presidential election and resign the seat to assume the presidency.

.....

Fantastic life accomplishment!

[democrat2thecore]

17. Clinton -nt

[Wanet]

14. Wiki article needs editing

The last sentence says "2007" rather than "2008."

[1776Forever]

15. Says he was mentioned as a successor to Sen. Clinton Senate seat if she is candidate -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Paterson

He has been mentioned in some political circles as a possible successor to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton should the fellow New York Democrat win the 2008 US presidential election and resign the seat to assume the presidency.

.....

Fantastic life accomplishment!

[kwenu]

18. I hope Spitzer isn't going to wait to have coals put on his ass to force him to resign.

Because the heat is coming if he tries to wait and see what happens. You should always try to go with some dignity left.

[democrat2thecore]

19. He lost the dignity thing when he took his wife out to the podium. -nt

[debbierlus]

21. Well good. I am glad a good person will take the seat.

And, another Black Governor!

[ctaylors6]

22. do you know who'd take his place as Lt. Gov?