New York State's highest court has ruled 4-3 that Governor David Paterson was acting within his authority when he appointed Richard Ravitch to the vacant post of lieutenant governor. News of the decision was immediately followed by a call from President Obama telling Lt. Gov Ravitch to resign.

As rumored, New York Governor David Paterson named former MTA Chairman Richard Ravitch to the vacant position of Lieutenant Governor. The move signals Paterson's intention to guarantee that New York state politics will be embroiled in stasis and legal maneuvering until the end of time. The appointment was hailed by Albany correspondents throughout the state as "a bold step that will protect our journalism careers for at least another few months."