that. it seems somewhat orchestrated, and it is really a shame that this much energy has to be devoted to false allegations, unsubstantiated rumors, and in some cases straight-out lies. >> reporter: paterson said the rumors started as he began making calls for support to run for governor. he took the office in 2008 when eliot spitzer resigned over a prostitution scandal. i've been talking to people who have been in new york politics for a long time and they're saying they have never seen anything quite like this. >> you'll stay on top of it for us, thanks very much, mary. a former democratic governor, a different one, is urging the president to fire the party chaim and top white house advisers. has the president put personal loyalty ahead of politics. donna brazile and alex castellanos is standing by.