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Is He New York's Next Governor?

Paterson would be state's first black chief executive

By Sam Gale Rosen,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 10, 2008 4:13 PM CDT

(Newser) – If Eliot Spitzer resigns, his successor would be David Paterson, who would become the state's first black chief executive. The lieutenant governor, who is legally blind, would serve in the position until having to campaign for election in 2010, reports the National Ledger. Before today,...   Read full story »

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