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Defend America on Saturday, March 06, 2010 4:53:48 PM
New York Gov. David Paterson says he won't resign
He seems to be using as a guide the consensus of a group of
influential black leaders that he should retain his post, despite
facing two scandals and declining public support.
By Tina Susman
March 6, 2010
Reporting from New York - New York Gov. David Paterson, his confidence
apparently buoyed by a show of support from influential black leaders,
said Friday that he would not resign despite facing two scandals,
withering support from the public, and a shaken staff.
Paterson spoke briefly outside his Manhattan office, a day after the
Rev. Al Sharpton convened a meeting of black political and civic
leaders to decide whether they should urge Paterson, New York's first
black governor, to quit. They decided Paterson should remain in office.
Paterson's associates say the group's opinion is an important guide for
the governor, and his comments Friday seemed to confirm that.
"I don't have any plans to resign. I am working on the business of
the people of New York state," Paterson said. "At a certain point, I
will cooperate with the investigations and will be clearing my name."
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-paterson6-2010mar06,0,4632511.story