From The Buffalo News: The New York gubernatorial campaign took on the air of reality TV this week, culminating Thursday with Republican candidate Carl P. Paladino saying he isn't accusing his opponent of having had an extramarital affair. And, Paladino says, he didn't mean it literally when he told a reporter from the tabloid New York Post: "I'll take...
View full sizeNew York Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino talks with aides before meeting with the Conservative Party of New York in Colonie on Wednesday. Paladino received the Conservative Party backing in his run against Democrat Andrew Cuomo.From The Buffalo News:
The New York gubernatorial campaign took on the air of reality TV this week, culminating Thursday with Republican candidate Carl P. Paladino saying he isn't accusing his opponent of having had an extramarital affair.
And, Paladino says, he didn't mean it literally when he told a reporter from the tabloid New York Post: "I'll take you out."
Paladino's comments Thursday were seen as damage control after an outburst Wednesday night when the candidate had to be pulled away from the Post reporter, whom the Paladino campaign accuses of doing Democratic candidate Andrew M. Cuomo's bidding. Paladino also contends that the Post has been harassing his 10-year-old daughter all week.
» Read the full story: Political world abuzz as Paladino's blowup with tabloid reporter is viewed far and wide [The Buffalo News]
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» Gov. Paterson contradicts spokesman, claims ignorance in hiring of top aide's girlfriend [N.Y Post]
» Paladino: Without a budget, "the government will shut down" [Albany Times-Union]
» Marist College poll: Cuomo has 15-point lead over Paladino [Democrat and Chronicle]