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Paterson On the Brink

Can New York Gov. David Paterson survive an explosive news story about his efforts on behalf of an aide charged with domestic violence? Inside Paterson’s feeble first line of defense.

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Remember all those rumors on Super Bowl Sunday about a bombshell New York Times story that could force New York Governor David Paterson to resign from office?

Turns out they were true—just a few weeks premature.

“This is Spitzer redux—without the prostitutes,” said Democratic political consultant Hank Sheinkopf--echoing another savvy Democrat, who...

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