Gavin Newsom Deeply Sorry for Affair

L.A. Times ^

[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.

[conservative in nyc]

I think he was already separated (but not yet divorced) from his ex-wife when the affair occurred.

[Argus]

This Newsom guy really believes in the sanctity of marriage, huh?

[zbigreddogz]

Oh.

Anyhow, I actually don't think it should be illegal as long as it isn't used to hire or fire someone, I don't really care who he bangs as a matter of law.

That said, the fact that the guy would bang his campaign managers wife shows a stunning disrespect for his friend, his wife, and makes him untrustworthy. I certainly wouldn't vote for him.

[cubreporter]

Oh sorry....you are correct. I misread it. He ADMITTED the affair and apologized...I guess it was wishful thinking. :) Anyway, why did he come out and apologize in front of a mike? Why not apologize to the campaign manager personally then fire him and then divorce his wife? Why do these jerks always call a news conference? They need the attention only this time the attention was NOT what he wanted. Aren't you glad you're you and not him or them? Boy, I sure am. :) Go Colts! :)

[devane617]

Kind of yesterday, but still a few nights of hot left.

[zbigreddogz]

Aren't you glad you're you and not him or them?

I donno. He's powerful, got an interesting job, makes lots of money, gets to bang lots of beautiful women...

I guess there's that whole 'burning in hell' thing, and I'm sure that his 'God shaped void' is pretty empty, and he obviously doesn't have very good friends, but on one level...ya gotta say...damn.

[Publius6961]

Where are you living now? I moved to Santa Rosa in June. I love it here.

Moved to Marin County in 1960, and to the San Joaquin Valley in 1998. I like it here.

[Zetman]

Uhh, he didn't do anything illegal. She didn't work for the city, her husband worked for his campaign.

Uhh, yes she did. She was Newsom's appointment secretary at the time of the affair (according to the SF Chronicle). He was her boss, she was his subordinate. If this were anyone else, especially a Conservative, Newsom would be brought up on harassment charges (or something like that). On top of having sex with his friend/top advisor's wife, he was at the same time a male boss doing the nasty with his attractive secretary (and it could be said that he "took advantage of her vulnerability" because she had a "substance abuse" problem). Where are all the feminists?? They should be expressing their outrage over this!!

[M-cubed]

BINGO!!!!...We have a winner!!....and what is amazing...the MSM NEVER questions the hypocrisy of them......It's like a cult of silence

[RetiredArmy]

He is a Marxist dimocrat from homoSF. No story here. No one cares. He has feelings. We must forgive him. It is only right that he be forgiven, even if he was banging his subordinates wife.

[Major_Risktaker]

Having your wife getting banged by your gay boss..........now that is a bad day!'

What is a married man to do?

[thelastvirgil]

I'm stilll holding my breath, waiting for the first senate RAT to come out to comdemn Biden for his blatantly racist comments re Osama Obama. When Trent Lott fouled up, there was a bi-partisan effort to can him from the party leadership. I guess the RATs just have a different perspective on things.

[L98Fiero]

"He's not sorry he DID it. He's sorry he got CAUGHT."

LOL When's the last time you heard somone apologize BEFORE they were caught? Everybody apologizes after they get busted. Apologies are for suckers.

[I_like_good_things_too]

He's only apologizing because the affair wasn't with another guy...

[Disambiguator]

Would have damn near killed 'em.

[mylife]

Oh well OK then. Whats the problem? Oh yeah..he was doinking his buddies wife

[Redcloak]

First the whole kink.com thing and now the mayor comes out as a straight man? Those poor San Franciscans will be jumping off of the Golden Gate Bridge like so many lemmings!

[oyez]

In any case the mayor got a little behind in his work.

[NerdDad]

I thought Newsome was a rump-ranger? He had an affair with a WOMAN? Really?

[Moose4]

"San Francisco, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I slept with a woman. I swear, I'll sleep with a man and a sheep next time! Please forgive me?"

}:-)4