Can you imagine if Paterson were to have to resign too? My God what a mess this state is in. We go from one immoral governor to another and how they like to mistreat woman. Then blame it on everyone but themselves, twist their words, point fingers, claim sex addiction or what ever. It’s never their fault, it’s the system, blah, blah, blah….

Another let down already, more hope thrown away, corruption reigns strong in the den of iniquity that is Albany.

If Paterson Has To Resign, Too

Ten days have passed since Governor Spitzer’s resignation, and events seem to be running even further ahead than expected.

When David Paterson was sworn in as the 55th governor of New York State, he received an enthusiastic reception from a joint session of the legislature. His speech was considered a success, demonstrating awareness of the state’s acute financial crisis but not describing specific reductions.

What we did not know was that a few hours later, the new governor and his wife would hold a press conference dealing with mutual marital infidelity for two years at the turn of the century. The pair answered questions from the press and said they had come to a difficult period in their marriage, stayed together for the sake of the children, and are now in love again.

Even before that, on the day Mr. Spitzer resigned and Mr. Paterson held an impromptu press conference, the new governor was asked by New York Sun reporter Jacob Gershman whether he had ever used the services of a prostitute. Mr. Paterson waited a moment and then replied, “Only the lobbyists.” This witty rejoinder to a possibly impertinent question enhanced his reputation as a regular fellow.

Another woman came forth yesterday, with a shove by Fred Dicker, the Post’s crusading state editor. Apparently Diane Dixon, who won an Olympic gold medal while on the United States track team in 1984 in Los Angeles, and Mr. Dicker exchanged e-mails last week. She told him she had taped conversations with Mr. Paterson. He recommended her for several positions in the Department of Education. She was supposed to have been hired for one of the jobs, but has not started work yet. Mr. Paterson said yesterday that “any conversation she said she recorded with me could be played in this room and it wouldn’t be interesting.” He added: “I know her, not that well.”

He knew her well enough, however, to recommend her for a number of non-teaching positions on the outskirts of the Tweed empire. In the Post, Ms. Dixon described herself as a single parent, which was the first category of individuals that Mr. Paterson spoke about on Wednesday as requiring special assistance.
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