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David Alexander Paterson (born May 20, 1954) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 55th governor of New York, succeeding Eliot Spitzer, who resigned, and serving out nearly three years of Spitzer's term from March 2008 to December 2010.
David Paterson è il primo Governatore nero dello Stato di New York e il quarto degli Stati Uniti d'America. Paterson ottiene l'incarico di Governatore in uno dei periodi più impegnativi e movimentati per l'amministrazione newyorchese.
Paterson became known for his consensus-building style coupled with sharp political skills. Charles J. O'Byrne , who was his Chief of Staff and worked for him during his time as Governor, joined his staff while working as Minority Leader.
As New York's first Black governor, and the first blind person to serve as governor in U.S. history, David Paterson overcame obstacles and adversity to lead one of America's largest states during a pivotal time in history.
David Alexander Paterson (born May 20, 1954) is an American politician and the former Democratic Governor of New York, serving from 2008-2010. He was the first legally blind and the first black governor of New York.
15 feb 2017 · In 2002, Paterson was elected as the first African American New York State Senate Minority leader. In 2006, Paterson stepped down from the Senate to run as the first African American lieutenant governor of New York, which he won by a landslide with candidate Eliot Spitzer.
Mr. Paterson, the father of former Gov. David A. Paterson, influenced black political power in New York City and the state for decades.
