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Thank heavens for David Paterson (Welcome to)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:43:00 GMT

The day he was sworn in as New York's governor, I immediately realized there was something very special about David A. Paterson. Despite his limitations with vision, he has an incredible sense of humor — and an incredible sense of honor to be serving as the state's governor. So when we learned this week the World Trade Center rebuilding project was moving along at a snail's pace — you'd...

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Gov. David Paterson Cheered at New York City Gay Pride Parade (Rod 2.0:Beta)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Despite the flotillas of festive drag queens, pumped up gym boys and scantily clad pansexual young women, it seems the main attraction at New York City's gay pride parade was Gov. David A. Paterson because of his decision to recognize...

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David Paterson's Got Gay Pride (Queerty)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:23:16 GMT

Governor David Paterson definitely made an impression during yesterday’s pride here in New York. Thousands of parade revelers cheered as Paterson marched down Fifth Avenue, obviously seduced by the governor’s pro-homo politics. Paterson made a big impression earlier this month when he announced that New York State would honor out-of-state same-sex marriages. While some politicians...

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Dean Skelos, David Paterson's Newest Old Friend (The New York Observer)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:55:36 GMT

From David Paterson's comments at a press conference in Albany right now, it seems like he will have a good relationship with Dean Skelos, who is replacing Joe Bruno as the State Senate majority leader. Speaking to reporters in the back of the Assembly chambers, Paterson said of Skelos, “For eight years he was the deputy majority leader, and I was the deputy minority leader and...

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Gov. David Paterson makes strides in first frantic 100 days (NY Daily News)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:18:00 GMT

With the end of his first 100 days as New York's accidental governor approaching, David Paterson says it took divine inspiration from the Pope to find his way.

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David Paterson versus Mike Bloomberg: there go them Harlem boys again. (Room Eight)

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:28:33 GMT

Today in the New York Post newspaper, columnist Fred Dicker sure lived up to his last name, since someone is surely going to get screwed by his front-page article. He reported that N.Y. Governor David Paterson said that, “Mayor Michael Bloomberg (NYC) is a nasty, tantrum-prone liar”. Dicker further states that Paterson claimed, “It is obvious that Bloomberg has little use for...

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Mike Bloomberg & David Paterson can't agree on state of OTB (NY Daily News)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:45:00 GMT

Gov. Paterson and Mayor Bloomberg couldn't even agree Friday night whether the city's 60 OTB parlors will close forever Sunday or reopen under state leadership on Monday.

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N.Y. Gov. David Paterson on WFAN (Welcome to)

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:17:00 GMT

New York Gov. David Paterson, always a great soundbite, joined Tony Paige on WFAN Saturday to discuss the Belmont, Hillary, Barack, McCain, his beloved Mets and more. The audio is right here for you to enjoy. So, enjoy!

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Bloggers on David Paterson’s directive on recognizing gay marriage. (OTB News)

Fri, 30 May 2008 22:12:02 GMT

Bloggers are wondering about New York Gov. David Paterson’s directive to state agencies on gay marriage, and weighing the ruling handed down from the Texas Supreme Court on the seizures of children in the polygamy raid. [more …] Share This

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Bloggers on David Paterson's directive on recognizing gay marriage. (Slate Magazine)

Fri, 30 May 2008 22:03:12 GMT

Bloggers are wondering about New York Gov. David Paterson's directive to state agencies on gay marriage, and weighing the ruling handed down from the Texas Supreme Court on the seizures of children in the polygamy raid. [ more ... ]

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New York Governor David Paterson Fights For Gay Marriage Equality (CAFFEINATED POLITICS)

Fri, 30 May 2008 21:51:24 GMT

There are politicians ‘in the arena’ that deserve praise and recognition. New York Governor David Paterson is one such politician, if for no other reason than his announcement this week on behalf of gay couples around the nation. Gov. David A. Paterson has directed all state agencies to begin to revise their policies and regulations to [...]

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NY Governor David Paterson and Gay Rights, Explored (Towleroad)

Fri, 30 May 2008 13:40:21 GMT

The NYT explores how New York governor David Paterson's perspective on gay rights came to be: "...Mr. Paterson said he believes deeply that gay men and lesbians today face the same kind of civil rights battle that black Americans faced....

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FRC's Tony Perkins Blasts NY Governor David Paterson on Same-Sex 'Marriage' (PR News Wire )

Thu, 29 May 2008 19:51:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This morning Family Research Council (FRC) President Tony Perkins released the following statement criticizing the directive issued by New York Governor David A. Paterson to recognize same-sex "marriages" performed outside the state of New York. The New York Governor was also sharply criticized during a panel discussion hosted by FRC at the...

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NY Gov. David Paterson Wields His Political Power (NPR Blogs: News & Views)

Thu, 29 May 2008 18:00:54 GMT

New York State Governor David A. Paterson attends the third annual "New York Times Sunday with the Magazine" at The Times Center. Scott Wintrow, Getty Images Much like the Frank Sinatra tune, New York Governor David Paterson is doing it his way. Though only on the job for a little over two months, his agenda -- and political approach -- could be described as aggressively...

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Gov. David Paterson: I was ashamed to be blind (JFActivist)

Thu, 29 May 2008 17:59:33 GMT

From the Daily News (May 29): Gov. David Paterson: I was ashamed to be blind BY KENNETH LOVETT Gov. Paterson said he tried to hide his blindness when he was younger (below) and admitted that not until recently has he...

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New York Must Recognize Out-Of-State Same-Sex Marriages, Governor David Paterson Says (MTV News)

Thu, 29 May 2008 16:08:00 GMT

New York Governor David Paterson has issued a directive that same-sex marriages legally performed in Massachusetts, California, Canada and elsewhere will be recognized in the state.

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New York Must Recognize Out-Of-State Same-Sex Marriages, Governor David Paterson Says (Gossip Thug - GossipThug.com)

Thu, 29 May 2008 15:45:00 GMT

New York Governor David Paterson has issued a directive that same-sex marriages legally performed in Massachusetts, California, Canada and elsewhere will be recognized in the state.

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Public Opinion: New York Gov. David Paterson Orders His State to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages Performed Elsewhere. What Should Your State Do? (US News)

Thu, 29 May 2008 15:15:00 GMT

Should your state follow the lead of New York Gov. David Paterson?

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David Paterson Sneaks Gay Marriage in Through the Back Door (Daily Intelligencer - New York Magazine)

Thu, 29 May 2008 15:13:27 GMT

Photo: Getty Images Governor David Paterson has long been a supporter of gay marriage, but with state Republicans sitting on a bill about the issue, his hands have been pretty much tied since he took over in Albany. So when California legalized gay marriage for nonresidents, he seized his chance . It was revealed yesterday that the day before the California court handed down their decision,...

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NY Governor David Paterson acknowledges same-sex marriages (On the Wilder Side)

Thu, 29 May 2008 12:28:07 GMT

This is very positive news for New Yorkers who are LGBT. And, also, it is another commendable move made by New York Governor David Paterson. (Though, being the natural, born, critic that I am, I have to comment on another piece of the puzzle: Why didn’t former Democratic Governor Eliot Spitzer-whose stance was constantly defended [...]

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