New New York Governor

Out with the old governor of New York, who just lost his security clearance by the way, in with the new. In case you missed this:

Paterson also displayed a rather awesome sense of humor. "Just so we don't have to go through this whole resignation thing again," one ballsy reporter asked, "have you ever patronized a prostitute?" Paterson thought for a minute. "Only the lobbyists," he said.

Is this a question that now must be asked of all aspiring politicians?