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Political Fab: David Paterson Takes Over As First Black NY Governor



Paterson and his wife

NY Governor Eliot Spitzer announced his resignation about a hour ago thanks to him getting caught up in a prostitution ring.  Since ”allegedly” sexing it up with high priced prostitutes is not becoming of a NY Governor, Lt. Governor David Paterson is taking over as Governor of New York on March 17th and is the first black man (he’s also of Dominican heritage) to do so.  Paterson also made history by becoming the first legally blind person to address the Democratic National Convention and the first visually impaired person to become Governor of any state.  Nice.

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In other news, Barack killed the Mississippi primary last night

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  1. 51 Comment(s)

  2. Sayku Sayku
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Congratulations to Governor Patterson. He is a huge job in front of him, but hey…he was Lt. Governor so he should be up to it.
    Barack is doing his thing!
    One love.

  3. Birdlady Birdlady
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    First! Congrats Mr. Paterson. Blk men rule! Shame on Spitty

  4. Chasity Chasity
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    First

  5. Renita Renita
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    FIRST!!

  6. Renita Renita
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    or maybe not..Congrats Mr. Paterson - doesn’t matter how he got there - rise up and represent

  7. GODIVA GODIVA
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Obama & Edwards 08!!!!!!!!!

  8. Just Nikki Just Nikki
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Sayku wrote:

    Congratulations to Governor Patterson. He is a huge job in front of him, but hey…he was Lt. Governor so he should be up to it.
    Barack is doing his thing!
    One love.

    Ditto on all fronts!

  9. Just Nikki Just Nikki
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    GODIVA wrote:

    Obama & Edwards 08!!!!!!!!!

    …I thought I was the only one who was thinking this! Let’s hope!

  10. Onedia Onedia
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    WE TAKING OOOOOVA ONE CITY AT A TIME…I’m so excited. I’ve always been proud to be a black woman but I am so proud of my people right now. Let’s get it!

  11. Scoop716 Scoop716
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    @Onedia…you took the words right out of my mouth…A great day in the neighborhood indeed!!!!

  12. Esquire Esquire
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Dr. king would be proud as hell black folks are making hella strides,, we doin it ya’ll, we here!!!!!!

  13. MissPriss MissPriss
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    DO IT Black people!! DO IT!!

  14. kaykay kaykay
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Dang, this would be much more exciting if he wasn’t a confirmed Clinton super delegate, I just read that in the paper…eh, what can you do?

  15. Bohwe Bohwe
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    But most importantly, our children now have accomplished people to look up to. With Barack and Patterson doing big things, it’s a new day.

    At one of Barack Miss. Townhall Meetings, a little black boy name Darryl, stood up and asked Obama, “Can I have your autograph?”, it was a simple question, but it made me emotional. These black kids finally have a black man, to look up to, that isn’t a rapper or an athlete. How great is that? It’s a new day.

  16. mrsrickross mrsrickross
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Yes I must say I am very proud…but um how blind is he LOL

  17. keepin it real keepin it real
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Bohwe wrote:

    But most importantly, our children now have accomplished people to look up to. With Barack and Patterson doing big things, it’s a new day.

    At one of Barack Miss. Townhall Meetings, a little black boy name Darryl, stood up and asked Obama, “Can I have your autograph?”, it was a simple question, but it made me emotional. These black kids finally have a black man, to look up to, that isn’t a rapper or an athlete. How great is that? It’s a new day.

    For that reason alone I support Obama…its time to change the image of black America both home and abroad. No more will we only be seen in handcuffs or bouncing a ball…but finally as leaders and even better than the majority

  18. Esquire Esquire
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Bohwe wrote:

    At one of Barack Miss. Townhall Meetings, a little black boy name Darryl, stood up and asked Obama, “Can I have your autograph?”, it was a simple question, but it made me emotional. These black kids finally have a black man, to look up to, that isn’t a rapper or an athlete. How great is that? It’s a new day.

    Let me tell you… That is deep.
    This is the beginning of something that We as a people, and those before us have dreamed about. I’m 22, and I hope by the time I’m 42, that we make even more strides beyond the usual sports, and music industries. I really hope that we continue this upward move, and don’t let the negative things that’ll come (because they will come) out weigh the good. Feel me?

  19. STLchic STLchic
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    I’m just amazed at how Spitzer’s actions have taken over all media. There are segments on the Today show that teach you how to talk to your chilren after a parent has cheated, segments on why men cheat more than women (?), and the like. But, no segment on the negative consequences that women selling there bodies for sexual advances has on everyone! At least this opens for many forms of dialogue. Big ups to Lt. Govenor Patterson making way for all forms of oppressed people, including those with disabilities!

  20. hotlanta hotlanta
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Those damn shady Clintons need to give up because Barack got this race in a bag.

  21. nychele nychele
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    A change is going to come.

  22. what? what?
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    GODIVA wrote:

    Obama & Edwards 08!!!!!!!!!

    Already!!! My thoughts exactly!!!

  23. luvangel330 luvangel330
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Always bet on Black!!

  24. Candy Candy
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    say it loud….

  25. serene serene
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    congrats to to Lt. Patterson…….he’ll do fine.

  26. GODIVA GODIVA
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Bohwe wrote:

    But most importantly, our children now have accomplished people to look up to. With Barack and Patterson doing big things, it’s a new day.

    At one of Barack Miss. Townhall Meetings, a little black boy name Darryl, stood up and asked Obama, “Can I have your autograph?”, it was a simple question, but it made me emotional. These black kids finally have a black man, to look up to, that isn’t a rapper or an athlete. How great is that? It’s a new day.

    Wow, I got a lump in my throat just reading that.

  27. Bohwe Bohwe
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    “Always bet on Black” that is so true. lol

    I will say something these two wonderful accomplished black men are doing big things, with black wives on their arms.And that’s beautiful. This also let the world know that there are positive black family images out there.

  28. WOW WOW
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    STLchic wrote:

    I’m just amazed at how Spitzer’s actions have taken over all media. There are segments on the Today show that teach you how to talk to your chilren after a parent has cheated, segments on why men cheat more than women (?), and the like. But, no segment on the negative consequences that women selling there bodies for sexual advances has on everyone! At least this opens for many forms of dialogue. Big ups to Lt. Govenor Patterson making way for all forms of oppressed people, including those with disabilities!

    i think its great because if it was a black man he would be in jail already!

  29. Ronnie Ronnie
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    I have lived many year (33) and I have been a registered repulican for years, Its great to finally see someone that appeals to all parties. BO forever

  30. Just Nikki Just Nikki
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Esquire wrote:

    Dr. king would be proud as hell black folks are making hella strides,, we doin it ya’ll, we here!!!!!!

    All that’s happening is great but we still got some thangs in the community we need to address…we are still a work in progress. I’m hoping that young people are taking notes of all this forward movement. I also hope that adults are making sure that these young people know to invest in their communities and build strong families. We can heal and progress people!

  31. DROCK DROCK
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    How ironic..Hillary Clinton is trying real hard to keep a black man (OBAMA) down, but low and behold, a blind black man just took over as gov. of her state….(guess she didn’t have enough time to throw a kitchen sink at Lt. Gov. Paterson) Now… what Geraldine Ferrarow gonna say about Mr. Paterson???? (He would not be where he is if he were a white man with 20/20 vision) lol

  32. les923 les923
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    hotlanta wrote:

    Those damn shady Clintons need to give up because Barack got this race in a bag.

    That is why I was so disgusted when Barack was asked would he be her VP? How is it that he is practically slaughtering her in every state, he has more delegates than she has but they are asking HIM would HE be HER VP? Why didn’t they ask HER if SHE would be HIS VP since she is trailing? The racism is so blatant it is disgusting but we gonna have an eclipse out this mofo with all our Black people in office, lol.

  33. kaykay kaykay
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    DROCK wrote:

    How ironic..Hillary Clinton is trying real hard to keep a black man (OBAMA) down, but low and behold, a blind black man just took over as gov. of her state….(guess she didn’t have enough time to throw a kitchen sink at Lt. Gov. Paterson) Now… what Geraldine Ferrarow gonna say about Mr. Paterson???? (He would not be where he is if he were a white man with 20/20 vision) lol

    Paterson’s a confirmed Clinton super delegate. No need to throw the kitchen sink at your hommie.

  34. les923 les923
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    WOW wrote:

    STLchic wrote:

    I’m just amazed at how Spitzer’s actions have taken over all media. There are segments on the Today show that teach you how to talk to your chilren after a parent has cheated, segments on why men cheat more than women (?), and the like. But, no segment on the negative consequences that women selling there bodies for sexual advances has on everyone! At least this opens for many forms of dialogue. Big ups to Lt. Govenor Patterson making way for all forms of oppressed people, including those with disabilities!

    i think its great because if it was a black man he would be in jail already!

    Also they are stating that there hasn’t been a deal struck yet for Govt. Spitzer? What deal? Why should he get a deal? When he was ball busting did he offer anyone a deal? No, so he shouldn’t get a deal - u step down AND you get a jail term buddy for using state tax dollars to purchase airline tickets, to pay for hotel rooms & for our tax dollars to pay for security to secure u when u was paying for the punanny!!!!

    (Also, sidebar - i need to know what these chicks was doing for $5,500 per hour cuz i’m gonna have to raise my rates, lol - just joking)

  35. Cheryl Cheryl
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    David Patterson’s heritage is indeed Carribean-Grenadian and Jamaican-not Dominican. He is legally blind. I think he has no vision in one eye and limited vision in the other.

  36. zblock zblock
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    GODIVA wrote:

    Bohwe wrote:

    But most importantly, our children now have accomplished people to look up to. With Barack and Patterson doing big things, it’s a new day.

    At one of Barack Miss. Townhall Meetings, a little black boy name Darryl, stood up and asked Obama, “Can I have your autograph?”, it was a simple question, but it made me emotional. These black kids finally have a black man, to look up to, that isn’t a rapper or an athlete. How great is that? It’s a new day.

    Wow, I got a lump in my throat just reading that.

    Ditto!

  37. DROCK DROCK
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    kaykay wrote:

    DROCK wrote:

    How ironic..Hillary Clinton is trying real hard to keep a black man (OBAMA) down, but low and behold, a blind black man just took over as gov. of her state….(guess she didn’t have enough time to throw a kitchen sink at Lt. Gov. Paterson) Now… what Geraldine Ferrarow gonna say about Mr. Paterson???? (He would not be where he is if he were a white man with 20/20 vision) lol

    Paterson’s a confirmed Clinton super delegate. No need to throw the kitchen sink at your hommie.

    Darn it!! Say it aint’ so KAYKAY..He’s confirmed, confirmed???

  38. hell to tha naw hell to tha naw
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    STLchic wrote:

    I’m just amazed at how Spitzer’s actions have taken over all media. There are segments on the Today show that teach you how to talk to your chilren after a parent has cheated, segments on why men cheat more than women (?), and the like. But, no segment on the negative consequences that women selling there bodies for sexual advances has on everyone! At least this opens for many forms of dialogue. Big ups to Lt. Govenor Patterson making way for all forms of oppressed people, including those with disabilities!

    I was thinking the same thing….all the media talk and no coverage on the women selling their bodies and ending the pimp n’ ho organizations. They are quick to talk about a madame but nothing about these ‘clubs’ providing the services.
    But yay for Patterson. I like him alot.

  39. kaykay kaykay
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    DROCK wrote:

    kaykay wrote:

    DROCK wrote:

    How ironic..Hillary Clinton is trying real hard to keep a black man (OBAMA) down, but low and behold, a blind black man just took over as gov. of her state….(guess she didn’t have enough time to throw a kitchen sink at Lt. Gov. Paterson) Now… what Geraldine Ferrarow gonna say about Mr. Paterson???? (He would not be where he is if he were a white man with 20/20 vision) lol

    Paterson’s a confirmed Clinton super delegate. No need to throw the kitchen sink at your hommie.

    Darn it!! Say it aint’ so KAYKAY..He’s confirmed, confirmed???

    Yeah, I read it in the paper right before Natasha posted this news-good job on the quick political post BTW Natasha.

  40. kaykay kaykay
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    DROCK wrote:

    kaykay wrote:

    DROCK wrote:

    How ironic..Hillary Clinton is trying real hard to keep a black man (OBAMA) down, but low and behold, a blind black man just took over as gov. of her state….(guess she didn’t have enough time to throw a kitchen sink at Lt. Gov. Paterson) Now… what Geraldine Ferrarow gonna say about Mr. Paterson???? (He would not be where he is if he were a white man with 20/20 vision) lol

    Paterson’s a confirmed Clinton super delegate. No need to throw the kitchen sink at your hommie.

    Darn it!! Say it aint’ so KAYKAY..He’s confirmed, confirmed???

    Yup, I read that in the paper RIGHT before Natasha posted this news…BUT the super delegates can always change their minds so we’ll see but you know he don’t want to get burnt since she’s still repin’ NY.

  41. UpInThisPiece UpInThisPiece
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Bohwe wrote:

    “Always bet on Black” that is so true. lol

    I will say something these two wonderful accomplished black men are doing big things, with black wives on their arms.And that’s beautiful. This also let the world know that there are positive black family images out there.

    Bohwe wrote:

    But most importantly, our children now have accomplished people to look up to. With Barack and Patterson doing big things, it’s a new day.

    At one of Barack Miss. Townhall Meetings, a little black boy name Darryl, stood up and asked Obama, “Can I have your autograph?”, it was a simple question, but it made me emotional. These black kids finally have a black man, to look up to, that isn’t a rapper or an athlete. How great is that? It’s a new day.

    I’m lovin’ this!!!

  42. Lovely B Lovely B
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    OBAMA 08 INDEED AND IM SO LOVING THIS NEW GOVERNOR AND THE FACT THAT HE’S PART DOMINICAN LOL.
    HOPEFULLY HE WILL DO A GREAT JOB :D

  43. malcolm malcolm
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    its so fucked up Spitzer could have had sex with that woman all year and the only problem he would have had was with his wife, but the moment he gave that woman a dollar he becomes a criminal and loose his career SMGDH make no sense

  44. Amanda Amanda
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Congrats to David Paterson!!

    P.S. - I don’t think he is of Dominican heritage, every biography of him I have seen lists his parents as African American, not Black Latinos. But I guess it doesn’t matter that much.

  45. Lara Lara
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    luvangel330 wrote:

    Always bet on Black!!

    Candy wrote:

    say it loud….

    GODIVA wrote:

    Bohwe wrote:

    But most importantly, our children now have accomplished people to look up to. With Barack and Patterson doing big things, it’s a new day.

    At one of Barack Miss. Townhall Meetings, a little black boy name Darryl, stood up and asked Obama, “Can I have your autograph?”, it was a simple question, but it made me emotional. These black kids finally have a black man, to look up to, that isn’t a rapper or an athlete. How great is that? It’s a new day.

    Wow, I got a lump in my throat just reading that.

    I am Black and proud…no doubt!!! This is all too beautiful. Hopefully, that black man will be president. This country has a way of stealing things like that away from us. Thanks Natasha.

  46. MoiDeaux MoiDeaux
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    this makes me think of the political corruption on the wire seriously

  47. Shonna Shonna
    On Mar 12, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    YBF don’t ever write another post with “Obama killed” in it again! It’s late, I’m tired, and yall just scared the crap outta me with that ish!!!

  48. YBFChick2385 YBFChick2385
    On Mar 13, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Candy wrote:

    say it loud….

    I’M BLACK AND I’M PROUD!!! Malcolm, Martin, DuBois, Parks, Truth, Tubman, Douglass are ALL dancing with joy!!

  49. 40+ 40+
    On Mar 13, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    I hear rumors that John McCain is considering Condi Rice for his running mate?

  50. sarah sarah
    On Mar 13, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    Why people think a black governer is worthy being reported.I think Negro can do what we can do as well as us too.And i’d love to be make friends with them.And if you want know me see’seekingwealthy.com’

  51. chuckles chuckles
    On Mar 13, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    WHEW!! FINALLY SOME POLITICAL FOOD!!!

    THANK YOU TASH!

  52. STDcommunity STDcommunity
    On Mar 14, 2008 | Reply | Quote

    David Paterson is a great people. It was reported that he helped about 5 HIV girls on a STD site.

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