Spitzer's Running Mate And Captial Punishment
The debate this morning between the two major party candidates for lieutenant governor highlights how difficult it may be for gubernatorial frontrunner Eliot Spitzer to get a death penalty bill through the state Legislature.
Spitzer’s running mate, Senate Minority Leader David Paterson (D-Harlem) reiterated his opposition to capital punishment during his clash with Republican John Faso’s running mate, Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef.
“It’s a matter of conscience for me,” Paterson said. “I don’t support it.”
UPDATE: An earlier post that Paterson was opposed to gay marriage was incorrect. Paterson is on the record as supporting gay marriage.
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