Gov. David Paterson, who may rank as the most humorous governor in state history (second place, Hugh Carey), sounded serious Friday morning as he explained his thinking back in early March when an aide told him that Gov. Eliot Spitzer was in trouble — something to do with something called “The Emperors Club.”
Paterson, calling to WFAN radio 660-AM, said he first thought the club was some sort of private investment group, and did not realize the seriousness of the situation. He said he learned the “The Emperors Club” was a prostitution ring.
The new governor also said Spitzer’s delay in resigning was probably due to family rather than legal concerns. When these scandals happen, Paterson said, the family is often the last the know, and has to come to grips with the situation before the public official can do anything.