Gov. Paterson is going for a Record

Last month it was reported by multiple news exigencies and then relayed by me that Gov. Paterson approval rate was less than 30%. It looks like Paterson refuses to stop until he sees the bottom. UPI.com reports that Paterson's approval rating as of May 4th was 19%.

NEW YORK, May 4 (UPI)

-- New York Gov. David Paterson's job approval has sunk to 19 percent, seven points lower than a month earlier, The Marist Poll indicated Monday. Paterson's popularity has plummeted so far that 51 percent of the poll respondents said they referred his scandal-plagued predecessor, Eliot Spitzer, including 50 percent of Paterson's fellow Democrats, the pollsters said.

While 66 percent of respondents said they believed Paterson was working hard, 66 percent also agreed he "does not have what it takes to lead the state" while only 28 percent described him as a good leader.

I don't think he can get reelected when the sample would prefer a former Gov. that was forced to resign. Start the Countdown for New York State's reprieve from Paterson.

Racism, Champions, and Perscription Drugs.

Politics is dirty, isn't that right Elliot Spitzer
At a speech today, David Bellavia former Army Staff Sergeant said in an introduction for Senator John McCain.

“Rest assured,” he told the crowd, “that men like Senator McCain will be the goal and the men that my two young boys will emulate and admire. You can have your Tiger Woods, we’ve got Senator McCain.”

This statement is loaded with implication and imagery. Tiger Woods has won over 88 times as a professional. So kids a free lesson from David Bellavia, no matter what happens in your life don't work hard at something, succeed and become a successful adult.
Secondly No matters how Tiger Woods identifies himself as, get this "a human being". Its a shame that all some people see is a black man in a white mans game. I think if anything Tiger Woods has tried not to label himself as a black man, to the disdain of a few community leaders. I thought race relations have come a longer way than this, but Scoop Jackson summed it up the best "I believe every time you hear "first black" in sports, it's an affirmation that racism in sports still exists." If racism still exist in sports it definitely exist in society.
Lastly why is David Bellavia Comparing Apples to Oranges, I thought McCain is a Politician and Tiger Woods is an athlete/corporate icon. Why not to make your point compare tiger woods and Roger Clemens. Two hall of famers, in the same profession. Sheesh


Congrats KU, hopefully they don't lose Bill Self to OSU.

That was a clutch shot and a classic sports moment. Maybe College football has it right, everybody got to see last night what happens when two great teams play in the championship. The audience ended up with a entertaining and exciting game. Even though the two best teams might not have unnecessarily been playing last night. Sure sometimes the BCS gets it wrong, but has anyone kept track of the scores of the previous championship games? Me neither. I Honestly don't believe anyone would watch the entire championship game if it was University of Louisiana-Monroe vs Kansas. I would tune in, but it would be a horrible game. So what is the purpose of a 64 team tournament, to instill that false since of hope? Why not make it a 16 team tournament and have it in bowl format. It would allow for more prime time games and would stimulate the economy of the market the game is played in. Let the 2,000 person fan base teams play each other at a mutual location so their students can go to the games.

NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Candace Parker has two rings now, will she stay for a 3rd? Wow WNBA is going to have their first underclass(wo)men superstar.



The recently recalled commonly used drug Heparin has now been linked to 62 deaths (Washington Post)

Spitzer, Prostitutes, Strippers & Rockets

Spitzer & Strippers
I refuse to acknowledge the man who was governer of New York as of tommorrow by his title first. Apparently Elliot Spitzer, the man who built his political carrer as a leader who will root out all corruption, LOVES him some prostitutes. There goes one of your super delegates who can vote any way they please Hillary.

Gov.Elliot Spitzer, who was considered an example of moral rectitude in the political world, apologized today after a report discovered him to be linked to a prostitution ring. At a televised news conference, before around 100 reporters, Spitzer did not deny the accusations, but refused to give further details on the matter. "Today, I want to briefly address a private matter," he said. "I have acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and that violates my, or any, sense of right and wrong. I apologize first and most importantly to my family. I apologize to the public whom I promised better,” Spitzer said. "I have disappointed and failed to live up to the standard I expected of myself," he added, referring to his well-known determination in eradicating all types of corruption. He said nothing about his political future and did not answer reporters’ questions about whether he would resign. The New York Times was the first to link Spitzer to the prostitution ring on Friday, one day after four people were arrested, as charged of helping run the ring.The Democrat was caught on a federal wiretap while arranging a meeting between himself and a prostitute in the call-girl business at a Washington Hotel. The governor was not charged, and he said he would retreat to his Upper East Side home, to spend some time trying to regain the trust of his family. The 48-year-old Democrat is married and the father of three teenage girls. Republicans immediately asked for his resignation. "He has to step down. No one will stand with him," said Rep. Peter King, a Republican from Long Island, according to the Associated Press. "I never try to take advantage or gloat over a personal tragedy. However, this is different. This is a guy who is so self-righteous, and so unforgiving." If Spitzer resigns, the one who will take his place is Lt.Gov. David Paterson, who will then become New York’s first black governor. Other politicians who were involved in sex scandals are Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana, Connecticut Gov. John Rowland and Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho. As an attorney general, Spitzer investigated several cases that involved prostitution rings. In 2004, he took part in an investigation of an escort service in New York City, which ended with the arrest of 18 people charged of promoting prostitution.(eFluxMedia 2008)

Statement to the press

What such an arrogent statement, you apologize to your family first. WHAT, your family didnt elect you the citizens of New York State did. You should apologize to them first for the embaressment you have caused and the hypocricy of your actions. New York is not better with you, you are now a distraction without leverage. GOOD BYE
Poor lady, you can just see it on her face.

You should be honored that your wife is willing to stand bye you when she put her carrer on the back burner to support your carreer as first attorney general and then Governer.