Governor Paterson's First Week

Photograph of Governor Paterson by Mike Groll/AP

Let's review Governor David Paterson's first week:

Last SATURDAY As lieutenant governor/ governor-to-be, he speaks at the site of the fatal Turtle Bay crane collapse.

MONDAY Morning: He is sworn in as the 55th governor and receives standing ovation and good will from all. Evening: He and his wife each admit to having extramarital affairs to the Daily News; Paterson only mentions a relationship with one woman.

TUESDAY: He and his wife have a press conference in Albany, discussing their marriage and affairs. Paterson says he has had many affairs and denies using any campaign money for the affairs. It also turns out one of his girlfriends is a state employee.

WEDNESDAY: He tells the Daily News that he could have used campaign money to pay for a hotel room tryst, but only because his personal card didn't work.

THURSDAY: More speculation about his affairs and how governors seem to be oversexed. Paterson also reminds New Yorkers to file their tax returns.

FRIDAY: He officially supports congestion pricing for NYC and also agrees to reimburse his campaign for two hotel stays, but it looks like he also used campaign money for "men's suits, furniture, and bar tabs."

This SATURDAY: It's revealed that Gov. Paterson is a fan of alternative medicine and used campaign funds to pay wages to a doctor who had her medical license revoked for gross negligence and incompetence. He also secured state funding for a foundation linked to her. And Paterson's inaugural congratulations to his son for gaining admission to Beacon HS was premature, because matches haven't officially been made yet for students and the principal was "chewed out" for leaking the information to the Governor.

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By Jen Chung in News on March 22, 2008 10:00 AM

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Leon Freilich

ALBANY HOTSEAT

New York's First John

Was forced to begone,

So the guvship fell upon

New York's Don Juan.

Toby von Meistersinger

He probably should have asked Joe Bruno and Shelly Silver for lessons on how to hide improprieties.

desmotic

I heart Paterson. The honesty only makes me happier that he's my gov.

ANGRYGOD11

Isn't this as high as Paterson can possibly go? I'm hoping he knows this is his best opportunity to do himself proud because I'm guessing a presidential run isn't an option.

rcltrh

LOL @ Chix With Dix. Seriously, what else is there to do with campaign money for a Lt Gov position? Not like you really have to use it to campaign with. MIght as well go shopping. Its almost comedic the amount of true confessions. Enough already. Unless it was truly illegal keep it to yourself or for when you're playing truth or dare or 10 fingers at the next orgy. Just fix our broken government and keep Bruno far far away and you'll be fine.

berniegoetz

If these are the biggest skeletons in his closet I think he'll be Gov through 2010. If it turns out he like Chix With Dix and Cleveland Steamers then I give him until next week.