Thread: NY Gov. blames his problems on his race...

Gov. Paterson Backs Off
Race Statements
Said people wanted him to not seek
re-election

Updated: Friday, 21 Aug 2009, 4:32 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 21 Aug 2009, 4:32 PM EDT

MYFOXNY.COM - New York Governor David Paterson has released a statement backtracking from comments he made on a radio interview on Friday morning.

Speaking on a show hosted by Daily News columnist Errol Louis, Paterson said the reason behind calls for him not to seek re-election next year is because he's black.

Paterson blamed the white-dominated media. Paterson complained there are not enough "black" media outlets to counteract the push, according to the Daily News .

Later in the day Paterson issued a statement saying, in part, "At no point did I claim that this media piling-on effect was due to race...what I did point out was that certain media outlets have engaged in coverage that exploits racial stereotypes."

Paterson's poll numbers show his support at around 30%.
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/politic ... Statements


Paterson Brings Up Racism for His Low Standing
By The New York Times

Gov. David A. Paterson said on Friday that the chorus of people who believe he should not run for election next year want to keep him out of the race because he is black.

“We’re not in the post-racial period,â€

To quote Barney Frank, apparently having a conversation with Paterson is equivalent to arguing with the dining room table.

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I don't suppose it ever dawned on Paterson that his actions (or inactions, as the case may be) had anything to do with it. Didn't NY just pass a massive tax increase across the state? Did he fight it? Did he veto it?