Paterson Denies Rumors of Resignation

Rumors are flying around that a big story is going to break tomorrow about Governor David Paterson, and that he is preparing to resign because of it.

Just in are reports that Paterson is denying the rumors he will resign and says the story is not running tomorrow.

UPDATE: We spoke with a member of Governor Paterson’s communications team who denies that the governor is planning to resign. The official confirmed that a New York Times story is in the works but says it will not run Monday.

Original post: This past week, a rumor emerged that the New York Times is working on a huge bombshell with plans to “Spitzerize” New York governor David Paterson.

Several media outlets have reported on these rumors.

Elizabeth Benjamin at The Daily News describes the report as “much worse” than the governor’s previous admission of an affair with a state employee, though she declines to name NYT by name.

We’ve now heard from a single source familiar with the goings on at the Governor’s office that the story will likely drop on Monday, and that the governor’s resignation will follow.

We’ve not yet confirmed the timing of the article or the governor’s future plans.

Matt Margolis is co-author (with Mark Noonan) of Caucus of Corruption: The Truth About The New Democratic Majority. He also blogs at Blogs For Victory. Follow Matt on Twitter.

One Response to “Paterson Denies Rumors of Resignation”

1. Mike says:

   February 10, 2010 at 11:27 pm

   I do not agree with Paterson’s philosophy of gov’t, however, I hope his spirit is genuine and he gives Cuomo a political fight for the ages…

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