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New Jersey Governor Quits over Same-Sex Affair

New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey resigns, acknowledging an extra-marital affair with a man. Speaking alongside his wife, McGreevey said he "engaged in adult consensual affairs with another man."

The first-term Democrat's resignation will take effect in November, avoiding a special election in November. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and Eugene Sonn of member station WBGO.

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