Posted on 02/01/2007 2:08:58 PM PST by zbigreddogz
SAN FRANCISCO -- Mayor Gavin Newsom today confirmed reports that he had an affair with his reelection campaign manager's wife — a subordinate at the time — and apologized for his actions.
In a packed news conference, Newsom emerged to offer a brief, yet somber apology, taking no questions. "I want to make it clear that everything you've heard and read is true, and I'm deeply sorry about that," Newsom said. "I've hurt someone I care deeply about — Alex Tourk and his friends and family. And that is something I have to live with."
Saying he is recommitted to the business of governing, Newsom went on to apologize to City Hall and the residents of San Francisco. "My personal lapse of judgment aside, I am committed to restoring their trust and confidence…We will now be working aggressively to advance our agenda in the city."
He issued his apology after Tourk, his reelection campaign manager and former deputy chief of staff, abruptly submitted his resignation late Wednesday, citing "personal" reasons.
Tourk had been one of the mayor's closest advisors, designing one of the Newsom administration's signature accomplishments: massive bimonthly gatherings — known as Project Homeless Connect and emulated nationwide — where the homeless are directed to services.
The revelations of the reason for Tourk's departure, reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, clearly startled voters and tarnished a mayor who has enjoyed a 70% approval rating and was widely thought to be eyeing an eventual competition with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for a shot at the governor's seat.
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Deeply sorry? What utter nonsense.
I think this is a stunt to make people think he is hetero.
He's sorry so all the liberal's will forgive him.
Why dont you make it "Something I have to live with" while being a ditch digger? Not on our dime.
I did have sexual relations with that woman....
Wonder if Kimberly at Fox news will have any comment:)
So the mayor of sf got a "poke"....that surprises me...I figured he was a rump ranger.... Good for him...
If this were a Republican, liberals and the MSM would be calling for his resignation.
He had an affair with his campaign manager's WIFE?
I'm so confused...
His gate may still swing both ways ...
My observation is they do these things because they are users and they get their kicks this way. Pretty low.
Rehab, NOW.
Meanwhile his ex, Kimberly is happily raising her first child, while Gavin is screwing his employees and dating 19-year olds. And all this is kosher with San Fransiscans?
I also wonder when they talk about a "brief affair" with an alcoholic woman, are we really talking about taking advantage for a "quickie" once or twice. "Affair" may be gilding the lily.
If it had been with the aide, no one would've batted an eyelash.
Look for him to blame it on cough syrup or a latte addiction and check into rehab. Seems thats how most politicos try to get out of scandal these days.
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