New York Adult Entertainment: Critics get the better of New York Governor
Raising his right hand beside his wife, Michelle, he told a crowded press room: “I give you this personal oath. I have never abused my office. Not now, not ever. I believe that when the facts are reviewed, the truth will prevail.”
While politicians from both parties wouldn’t say the Governor should resign because of the scandal, tabloids called for his ousting.
“Time to go, Dave,” the New York Post said in its headline. The New York Daily News said Paterson had demeaned his high office and was not trustworthy.
Paterson insisted he would not resign and pledged to serve out his term fighting for the state of New York.
Paterson took office amid the prostitution scandal that ended fellow Democrat Eliot Spitzer’s term, defiantly introducing himself to legislators at his swearing in, declaring: “I am David Paterson and I am the Governor of New York!”