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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What an asshole.
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What a phony. I'm glad he resigned though. He was worthless anyhow. Imagine to have the campaign manager working his butt off for you and you go and have an affair with his wife. His wife is just as guilty. Maybe they all deserve each other.
In January 2005, Newsom and his then wife, Kimberly Guilfoyle, who was then a Court TV legal analyst before moving to Fox News, announced that they had filed for divorce after three years of marriage. The couple cited the strain posed by their high-profile, bicoastal careers as the reason for the split.
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Say again - how did the 'gay' rumors get started?
Pics please.
It doesn't matter that he wrecked his subordinate's work and home life. He's a Lib, so he's still a good person who watches out for the little guy.
Yes, Allen saying what he did and the pubbies shrinking like violets and not coming to his defense.
He's disgusting
What makes you think he resigned?
That'll never happen, I 100% assure you.
If he got caught with a 14 year old boy, his approval ratings would probably go up.
Only thing he could to do have to resign is join the Southern Baptists and marry a Christian women in her 30's.
Not bad, but too much plastic surgery.
"And that is something I have to live with."
Good.
Go live with it on your own time.
Resign and go home.
She's on FOX News now.
"Deeply sorry?"
If he was deep, how sorry could he be? Sure, everything was fine during the "white-eyed roll back".
So much for the respect in the morning.
LOL!! Yup, that pretty much sums it up. I'd quit my job, too, and go hide under a rock.
He will go to prison and be raped. Only then will he be truly sorry.
All of a sudden, I want to high five the mayor.
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