Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Paterson faces perhaps most critical week ever

Quick ReadThis may be the most critical week of Gov. David A. Paterson's nearly 25 years in politics.

Gov. David A. Paterson speaks at a breakfast

Photo credit: AP | Gov. David A. Paterson speaks at a breakfast forum in New York. (March 1, 2010)

ALBANY - This may be the most critical week of Gov. David A. Paterson's nearly 25 years in politics.

Democratic Party bosses are clamoring for a detailed, public rebuttal within a few days to the scandals engulfing him. Meanwhile, his schedule is filled with events aimed at reassuring lawmakers and the public that he can still tackle the state's $9.1-billion budget deficit.

Experts said...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online® customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Subscribe for
a free trial!
Subscribe