Chicago Escorts: America’s sordid political scandals make Canada’s look tame by comparison

And yet, there was this confession earlier this week to a California radio station: “I am gay. Those are the words that have been so difficult for me for so long. But I am gay. But it is something that is personal and … I felt with my heart that being gay didn’t affect – wouldn’t affect – how I did my job.”
Nonetheless, in terms of national political implications, it’s not California, but the state of New York that’s earned its place in the political Hall of Shame in recent weeks.
In addition to Rangel’s and Massa’s troubles, Gov. David Paterson has become involved in a number of scandals encompassing corruption, obstruction of justice and perjury.
Paterson has been facing calls for his resignation ever since news emerged that one of his aides was involved in a domestic violence incident and that state police later pressured the alleged female victim to keep her mouth shut. Four Paterson officials have resigned in the wake of the revelations.
Paterson himself succeeded Eliot Spitzer, who resigned when his involvement in a prostitution ring was revealed.

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