54th Governor of New York
Attorney General of the State of New York (January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006).
Elected governor over Republican John Faso on November 7, 2006.
Former Governor of the State of New York (1 January 2007 - 12 March 2008). He resigned due to his involvement in a prostitution ring scandal, where he was a client of call girl Ashley Dupr.
Longtime friend of Lawrence Golub, husband of Karen Finerman.
David Paterson succeeded him as Governor of New York after he resignation.
I have acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and,violates my, or any, sense of right and wrong. I apologize first and,most importantly to my family. I apologize to the public, whom I,promised better.
From those to whom much is given, much is expected. I have been given,much -- the love of my family, the faith and trust of the people of New,York, and the chance to lead this state. I am deeply sorry that I did,not live up to what was expected of me. To every New Yorker - and to,all those who believed in what I tried to stand for - I sincerely,apologize.
It sucks. I used to be governor of New York.
A significant piece of the wealth that the NFL owners garner is a result of the enormous TV revenues they get - and those revenues are supported by a legislatively granted exemption from the antitrust laws that has been made applicable to sports leagues, primarily the NFL.
Yes, people pull the trigger - but guns are the instrument of death. Gun control is necessary, and delay means more death and horror.
I think President Obama could have handled politics and policies differently. But he has been decisive, strong, and consistent - important qualities in a president. Mitt Romney is indeed an Etch A Sketch, the antithesis of leadership.
I do not believe that politics in the long run is about individuals. It is about ideas.
The attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon shook our nation to the core. Americans were deeply frightened, sad, and angry, and they rallied around a President who, at the time, showed impressive certitude and calm.
Power must be used, but it must be tempered by soul-searching and the recognition of our human capacity for error. That is the maxim that should inform our approach to every challenge, from reforming state government to engaging in foreign affairs.
After 25-plus years as a lawyer, prosecutor, and defense attorney, I have developed a deep appreciation for both the wisdom of the law and the role that jurists play in framing the rights and responsibilities that define our society.
In politics you learn to always smile. .
