Elizabeth Benjamin, New York Daily News
- African-American elected officials and business leaders who have long been the core of the embattled governor’s dwindling support are now second-guessing their loyalties.
They’re openly wondering if a “soft landing” can be found for Paterson prior to the fall elections.
The “What to do about Dave?” topic came up at a meeting two weeks ago at Sylvia’s Restaurant.
The table was filled with Harlem’s top powerbrokers: Rep. Charlie Rangel, Assemblyman Keith Wright, Sen. Bill Perkins, Assemblyman Herman (Denny) Farrell Jr. and former state Controller Carl McCall.
Paterson’s political strategist, Bill Lynch, also was at the meeting – and didn’t speak up to defend the governor, according to a source who was there.
