BSP 144: Black, Blind, and In Charge by David A. Patterson

David A. Paterson, author of Black, Blind, and In Charge,
recounts memorable anecdotes from his time as the 55th Governor of
the state of New York, after succeeding Eliot Spitzer, as well as
after leaving office. He wrote the book to tell stories he thought
were particularly important for everyone to understand the
intricacies of serving as the governor of a state, especially with
a legal disability. The book also touts some lessons he learned
along the way, particularly how running for office is like being a
small business owner. In the book, Paterson recalls his transition
from Lieutenant Governor to Governor, after the resignation of
Eliot Spitzer. Even before he was sworn in, the slowly became aware
of the crisis that awaited him, including a $40 billion debt.
Paterson says that one thing he would do differently, if given the
chance, would be to clean house and carry on with people who were
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