New York governor abandons bid for full, 4-year term under pressure from fellow Democrats (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
NEW YORK - Calling himself an everyday fighter, Gov. David Paterson put an end to his long-shot bid to stay in office, acknowledging that critics who said he was a failed leader with fading support were hurting his chances. read more..
His announcement comes in the wake of a scandal involving a top aide, but Paterson acknowledged that ‘it hasn’t been the latest distraction, it’s been an accumulation of obstacles.’ David Paterson, who became governor of New York when his predecessor was forced to resign in disgrace, announced on Friday that he will not seek election this year, driven from office by a scandal involving a top aide. read more..
