New York Adult Entertainment: Calls For Paterson To Resign, As He Bows From Race
protection order after the governor personally spoke with her by
telephone. The case was dismissed due to
her non-appearance. The governor has endured a series of negative media
reports, including what he claimed were “unsubstantiated” rumors of
womanizing.
“There are times in politics when you have to know not to strive for
service but to step back, and that moment has come for me,” Paterson,
said, on exiting from the race today.
“I cannot run for office and try to manage the state’s business at the
same time, and right now New York State needs a leader who can devote full
time to this service,” he added, of his intention to
serve out his full term. Paterson added: “I have never abused my office,
not now, not ever.”
Paterson became governor after Eliot Spitzer resigned over prostitution