[NY] Gov. Paterson admits to sex with other woman for years

www.nydailynews.com ^ | Monday, March 17th 2008, 9:44 PM

[InvisibleChurch]

The thunderous applause was still ringing in his ears when the state's new governor, David Paterson, told the Daily News that he and his wife had extramarital affairs.

In a stunning revelation, both Paterson, 53, and his wife, Michelle, 46, acknowledged in a joint interview they each had intimate relationships with others during a rocky period in their marriage several years ago.

In the course of several interviews in the past few days, Paterson said he maintained a relationship for two or three years with "a woman other than my wife," beginning in 1999.

mo here

[GVnana]

Sombody learned their lesson and is taking control.

[GVnana]

unless of course they expect the others involved to talk

But of course, these two people were sexually involved with other partners who were deeply committed and ethical people. I can't wait for the photos. /sarcasm>

[Republic of Texas]

I’m not defending adultery, and this guy may be a lib, but I have to give him props for candor.

Agreed.

Candor is admitting it BEFORE you are sworn in for Governor.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Hitting head against the wall...

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

According to Jay Leno, one of the drugs found in municipal drinking water was Viagra....

[Shady]

Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno.
Gotta see what (or who) is in his closet!
Paterson’s Governorship depends on whether or not he used State $$ to enable his affair. If he did he is toast too. My guess is that Bruno may be behind (ahem) this.

Stay tuned!

[GeorgiaDawg32]

agreed..this story is a non-starter..

[RDTF]

[chatham]

Just another P.O.S. democrat to be thrown out of Office.

[ricks_place]

Governor Paterson re-knoodled his wife in the same hotel he knoodled his mistress! Heck Paterson probably booked the same suite! - lol

As part of that relationship, Paterson said, he and the other woman sometimes stayed at an upper West Side hotel — the Days Inn at Broadway and W. 94th St. ...He and his wife went to the West Side Days Inn when they were trying to rekindle the romance in their marriage, he said.

The Paterson Suite at The West Side Days Inn - "The Love Shack"

[GovernmentShrinker]

I’m not silly enough to assume that the parties to a marriage have never slept with anybody else during the marriage, and neither are most New Yorkers. He and his wife each knew about each others extracurricular activities, and it’s really not anybody else’s business. They told the media in order to avoid an outbreak of disruptive media hoopla while he’s trying to get his job done.

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt, to start. Unless you know something I don’t? This is a new guy on the radar for those not living in the New Dork area.

[cvq3842]

Yes, the one thing this guy doesn’t seem to be - not yet, anyway - is corrupt, or a liar.

Again, we don’t know much about him yet. And he is VERY liberal.

But idealistic as I am, I do enjoy the occasional find of a relatively honest politician.

[Girlene]

I’m not silly enough to assume that the parties to a marriage have never slept with anybody else during the marriage, and neither are most New Yorkers.

Well, my post had to do with not disclosing this information until after being sworn in, and not having the people of NY make their own decision as to his fitness for office in an election.

I guess I am silly enough to think the parties in a marriage don't party with others if they want to stay happily married. It's actually a deal breaker for some people. But, that's just my opinion.

[farlander]

Well, honestly, while the government would cease to function probably for months as we were trying to replace the sizeable percentage, it’d be a great new start.

Ahhh... one can dream.

[2harddrive]

With all the “action” by Eliot Spitzer, and his replacement, and the menage a trois confession by the ex-new Jersey governor.....do you ever feel like you’ve been “left behind”? LOL.

[Ann Archy]

Patterson AND his wife BOTH had AFFAIRS???? OMG! ANother disgusting political couple.

[Ann Archy]

GOOD GRIEF! They BOTH had AFFAIRS!

[Mr. K]

I cant believe this headline- he did NOT admit to having sex, he said they had a rocky point in their marriage and both had extramarital affiars they both already knew about...

I give him credit for talking openly about it and resolving to fix their marriage.

This is a far cry from spitzers hooker problem.

[HamiltonJay]

You think NYC has anything to do with people in a trouble marriage finding comfort with others? Boy, you are insane, I can find that story in EVERY town in america.

[HamiltonJay]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha......

Lets see.. how many of the founding fathers, and great presidents would have been unfit to serve by that standard?

[HamiltonJay]

Well what an adult and pragmatic viewpoint... can’t have that here... I hope you have on your asbestos underwear.

[wtc911]

We should impeach every public office holder who has ever had an extramarital affair.

____________________________________

If they used campaign or state funds to conduct the affair then yes, we should. It appears that the new Gov might have done just that.

[Fundamentally Fair]

...but I have to give him props for candor.

I guess in today's environment he had to "nip this in the bud." I'd rather not have to hear about it.

[Lurking in Kansas]

Spritzer: "Paterson's bitch set me up."

Love it. LOL!!

[kindred]

[In a stunning revelation, both Paterson, 53, and his wife, Michelle, 46, acknowledged in a joint interview they each had intimate relationships with others during a rocky period in their marriage several years ago.]

The godless pagans continue in their pride and arrogance and the atheists elect them anyway. Sad day.

[kindred]

[But if you lust in your heart you’ve already committed adultery, no win situation.]

The sin nature always precedes the sin incident but does not always lead to the sin, in this case, blatent and proud of their adultry. Hate crime legislation is an arrogant attempt to make men guilty of thought crimes but should never make them guilty of it unless they commit it. And for liberals, being a conservative who hates adulty is a hate crime as they are wholly given over to it. Go figure.

[boomop1]

But we know by His precious blood we are forgiven.

[television is just wrong]

we traded one perv for another?

[GovernmentShrinker]

State law does not have any provision for an election in the event of the resignation of the governor. Announcing that you’ve slept with someone other than your wife while married doesn’t change state law.

[Theodore R.]

Americans aren’t nominal atheists but sometimes act as practical atheists.

[phillyfanatic]

This should indeed include all Dems accused of any indiscretion, being forgiven as FAIR, and should be immediately elected to bring us all together under a banner of FORNICATION, ADULTERY, SODOMY AND DON’T TELL ME IT’S DIVISIVE!

[Revenge of Sith]

I remember reading a gossip item in the New York Post seven or eight years ago where a woman said that she had an affair with Jimmy Carter.

[Global2010]

Should we toss out the once drunk to often (now POTUS) and showed up so at his kids birth at the Hospital too?

Life is not black and white.
There are moral sins and consequences and then there are/and civil criminal moral corruption that has it’s penalties.

He who hath not sin (here posting and judging) cast the fist run for the next open office.

[Global2010]

I don't think anyone condones audultry.
It is none of our business unless we are one of the guilty parties.
This guy knew the media and political enemies would make it a front page "lookie he is no good" either story.
If Spitzer went to a legal brothel in Nevada with his own earnings he would be in office today. No crime/corruption.
I suspect those holding men in politics to Christ without sin levels are way to unforgiving in other areas of Life.
Hey for that matter we should have the "must see pics" rule abolished from here to make those without sin satisfied that we are all perfect.
I wonder how many here posting how "shocked" and "morally outraged" they are have ever thought about leaving their partner or considered a tryst at a moment of weakness.

[Global2010]

Eureka!

Their private moral marraige issues, thier business.

I like the new Govs comeback when asked by media if he ever had to solicit whores.

His reply:

Only the Lobbyists.

[rebapiper]

I'm from Nevada and now living in New York for the last
6 years but I'm ready to come back to Nevada even thou the
homeless control the votes there, ask Sen.Reid. The Hollywood want a bes control New York. New Jersey they just
call on the Judges and change the voting rules in the middle
of an election. Hillary keeps her voting numbers high, no reason for a recount, who cares if the dead rise and vote.
New Mexico, Richardson the man who covers for Clintons, traveled the world to get countries to cut oil production and Bush was taking the blame. Richardson and the Clintons
would burn down the entire state of N.M and the people still
sit back and let Richardson walk into a government office.
Before go I would like to remind everyone about something
Chelsea Clinton had to say a few years back.
While many African people and children lie on the ground
dying, starving to death, Hitlary was having a party for
Chelsea and few select African young teens. Chelsea's political coming party I guess, Chelsea said, “ ALL YOUNG
PEOPLE IN AMERICA ARE VIOLANT AND ON DRUGS” Why hasn't the
the media reported again on Chelsea or is she still off
limits.

[Global2010]

Um quite the oppisite.

Having on sense missing makes all the others quite enhanced.

[Global2010]

That was the Dear Abby thread. : )

[God luvs America]

not my point dimwit....the fact this happened during a tough time in their marraige and it was out in the open is not going to hurt him politically....I am not condoning what he did...

[Global2010]

I am not condoning it either.

Butt Wipe.

[the invisib1e hand]

I don't think anyone condones audultry. It is none of our business unless we are one of the guilty parties. This guy knew the media and political enemies would make it a front page "lookie he is no good" either story. If Spitzer went to a legal brothel in Nevada with his own earnings he would be in office today. No crime/corruption. I suspect those holding men in politics to Christ without sin levels are way to unforgiving in other areas of Life. Hey for that matter we should have the "must see pics" rule abolished from here to make those without sin satisfied that we are all perfect. I wonder how many here posting how "shocked" and "morally outraged" they are have ever thought about leaving their partner or considered a tryst at a moment of weakness.

You're either habitually in control of yourself or you're not.

If you're not, you have no business governing others.

[Scotswife]

“You’re either habitually in control of yourself or you’re not.

If you’re not, you have no business governing others.”

I think that’s the best comment I’ve read so far on the matter.

One is tempted to say they have been honest with each other and worked through a tough time - let it be.

But...in one day this “rough patch” has evolved from a vague description - to “several” affairs, and one being with a staffer.
This does indeed reflect a lack of self-control - a lack of respect - abuse of power of office - and lack of morality.

In one day, my respect for a guy who overcame great odds due to his disability - has devolved into “great! another slimeball!”

And our kids are paying attention - they’re getting the message that fidelity isn’t possible in a marriage.

[Dante3]

I wonder if the Patersons are angling for a book and movie deal.

[the invisib1e hand]

And our kids are paying attention - they’re getting the message that fidelity isn’t possible in a marriage.

Yep. For people who are supposed to be "all about the children," they surely don't seem to care where they lead them by example.

I'm simmering on some thoughts about the inspiration guys like Spitzer give mixed up young women; creating demand for young girls and the people who expoit them. It'll be a smoking blog post when I get to it. Why not prosecute the purchaser of prostitution? Without them, it wouldn't exist.

[edcoil]

So politicians when not sleeping with each other, are screwing the taxpayers.

And they get paid well for this.

[Tennessee_Bob]

How would he know??

[A_Former_Democrat]

Bob, that was the point of my sarcastic post :-)

Another thought was, did she ever striptease for him?

Sorry, couldn’t resist.

[Tennessee_Bob]

Another thought was, did she ever striptease for him?

Would he want to know?? ;)

[Scotswife]

I was noticing how many stories there were on the msm today about monogamy- and how it is not a “natural” state for humans - or in the animal kingdom don’chknow.

We are, afterall, just animals, and are obeying the call of the wild.

So when democrats have a scandal, the “news” is that monogamy is too much to ask of people.

When a republican gets caught in a scandal the news is about the hypocricy of republicans.