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David Paterson News - The New York Times

THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS found this 12/4/2008 on topics.nytimes.com

Mr. Paterson explained the decision in terms of the few lieutenant governors who had been given a real role, saying he wanted to be an "extension'' of Mr. Spitzer. Others close to him spoke of the enviable position he would be in if there was a chance to move up. They were not, however, thinking ...