Profile In Courage: David Paterson

New York Gov. David Paterson is pandering to Republicans and xenophobic voters by attempting to move the Cordoba House mosque away from Park 51.

Frankly, if the sponsors were looking for property anywhere at a distance that would be such that it would accommodate a better feeling among the people who are frustrated, I would look into trying to provide them with the state property they would need.

Blogger Scott Lemieux points out the level of Paterson's political cowardness by noting Paterson is not runnibng for political office this year. The David Paterson longterm political strategy is appeal to conservatives who will never vote for a black Democrat and anger the base of the Democratic Party. Is Mickey Kaus Paterson's political adviser?