The news that New York Governor George Pataki would make a special announcement this afternoon got BL Blog all excited...Memories of a sweltering day, about one year ago, another governor, just across the river, also had something to get off his chest. What could it be?

And then, as the speeches started up, striking similarities-- themes of family, community, and self:

George: My Dad made me realize that, at the end of each day, the best thing you can feel is that somehow during that day you've made life a little better for your family, for your neighbors, and for your community.

Jim: As a young child, I often felt ambivalent about myself, in fact confused. By virtue of my traditions and my community, I worked hard to ensure that I was accepted as part of the traditional family of America.

OK, OK, by now we all know the Patak is leaving the governorship not because he's been sleeping with his blackmailing, unqualified, male advisor on security, but because he wants to run for President--er, because "But there is one thing I've understood from my very first day in public office: that as elected officials we are only temporary stewards of the people's trust."

Pataki's speech

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Posted by leboheme at 05:07 PM