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-'''David A. Paterson''' [[Columbia College|CC]] '[[1977|77]] is the [[Governor of New York|Governor]] of [[New York State]], a position he assumed following the resignation of disgraced non-Columbian [[wp:Eliot Spitzer|Eliot Spitzer]]. He is the state's first black governor and the first legally blind governor of any state.
+'''David A. Paterson''' [[Columbia College|CC]] '[[1977|77]] was the [[Governor of New York|Governor]] of [[New York State]], a position he assumed following the resignation of disgraced non-Columbian [[wp:Eliot Spitzer|Eliot Spitzer]]. He is the state's first black governor and the first legally blind governor of any state.  He was succeeded by fellow democrat Andrew Cuomo in [[2011]].
 Paterson was precocious, and entered Columbia at age 16. Sources differ on whether he majored in history or political science.<ref>The governor's website lists the former, ''[[Columbia College Today]]'' [http://www.college.columbia.edu/cct/jan_feb09/cover_story the latter].</ref> In any case, he fondly remembers history professors like [[James Shenton]].

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 As a state senator, he pled with [[President Bollinger]] for recognition of the [[GSEU]].<ref>http://www.observer.com/node/49146</ref> He is also against the use of eminent domain, which may have an effect on the feasibility of the [[Manhattanville expansion]].
-He was twice scheduled to speak at the [[Teachers College]] graduation ceremony, in 2008 and 2009, but canceled both times - the first for emergency eye surgery, and the second for what he claimed was an emergency terrorism briefing, although he may have been pre-celebrating his birthday instead.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/19/nyregion/19paterson.html?pagewanted=2&hp</ref>
+As governor, he was twice scheduled to speak at the [[Teachers College]] graduation ceremony, in 2008 and 2009, but canceled both times - the first for emergency eye surgery, and the second for what he claimed was an emergency terrorism briefing, although he may have been pre-celebrating his birthday instead.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/19/nyregion/19paterson.html?pagewanted=2&hp</ref>
 In February 2010 he announced that he would not seek reelection to his position as governor after allegations pertaining to the abuse of power to protect a staffer.

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 As a state senator, he pled with [[President Bollinger]] for recognition of the [[GSEU]].<ref>http://www.observer.com/node/49146</ref> He is also against the use of eminent domain, which may have an effect on the feasibility of the [[Manhattanville expansion]].
-Paterson is now also an adjunct professor at [[SIPA]]. He won a [[John Jay Award]] in [[2007]].
+He was twice scheduled to speak at the [[Teachers College]] graduation ceremony, in 2008 and 2009, but canceled both times - the first for emergency eye surgery, and the second for what he claimed was an emergency terrorism briefing, although he may have been pre-celebrating his birthday instead.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/19/nyregion/19paterson.html?pagewanted=2&hp</ref>
-He was twice scheduled to speak at the [[Teachers College]] graduation ceremony, in 2008 and 2009, but canceled both times - the first for emergency eye surgery, and the second for what he claimed was an emergency terrorism briefing, although he may have been pre-celebrating his birthday instead.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/19/nyregion/19paterson.html?pagewanted=2&hp</ref>
+In February 2010 he announced that he would not seek reelection to his position as governor after allegations pertaining to the abuse of power to protect a staffer.
 ==References==

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		+	He was twice scheduled to speak at the [[Teachers College]] graduation ceremony, in 2008 and 2009, but canceled both times - the first for emergency eye surgery, and the second for what he claimed was an emergency terrorism briefing, although he may have been pre-celebrating his birthday instead.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/19/nyregion/19paterson.html?pagewanted=2&hp</ref>

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 Paterson was precocious, and entered Columbia at age 16. Sources differ on whether he majored in history or political science.<ref>The governor's website lists the former, ''[[Columbia College Today]]'' [http://www.college.columbia.edu/cct/jan_feb09/cover_story the latter].</ref> In any case, he fondly remembers history professors like [[James Shenton]].
-Due to his sight disability, his performance varied widely, going from [[Dean's List]] to nearly failing out. On the advice of a professor, he left for a year to fight for a job, before returning and graduating.<ref>http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/oct2006_profile_01.htm</ref> His first three years, Paterson lived in [[John Jay Hall]], living in his parents' [[Harlem]] apartment in his senior year.
+Due to his sight disability, his performance varied widely, going from [[Dean's List]] to nearly failing out. On the advice of a professor, he left for a year to fight for a job, before returning and graduating.<ref>http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/oct2006_profile_01.htm</ref> His first three years, Paterson lived in [[John Jay Hall]], living in his parents' [[Harlem]] apartment in his senior year. He was reportedly friends with current U.S. Attorney General [[Eric Holder]].
 As a state senator, he pled with [[President Bollinger]] for recognition of the [[GSEU]].<ref>http://www.observer.com/node/49146</ref> He is also against the use of eminent domain, which may have an effect on the feasibility of the [[Manhattanville expansion]].

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 '''David A. Paterson''' [[Columbia College|CC]] '[[1977|77]] is the [[Governor of New York|Governor]] of [[New York State]], a position he assumed following the resignation of disgraced non-Columbian [[wp:Eliot Spitzer|Eliot Spitzer]]. He is the state's first black governor and the first legally blind governor of any state.
-Paterson was precocious, and entered Columbia at age 16, majoring in history. Due to his sight disability, his performance varied widely, going from [[Dean's List]] to nearly failing out. On the advice of a professor, he left for a year to fight for a job, before returning and graduating.<ref>http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/oct2006_profile_01.htm</ref>
+Paterson was precocious, and entered Columbia at age 16. Sources differ on whether he majored in history or political science.</ref>The governor's website lists the former, ''[[Columbia College Today]]'' the latter.</ref> In any case, he fondly remembers history professors like [[James Shenton]].
 As a state senator, he pled with [[President Bollinger]] for recognition of the [[GSEU]].<ref>http://www.observer.com/node/49146</ref> He is also against the use of eminent domain, which may have an effect on the feasibility of the [[Manhattanville expansion]].

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