Paterson TV Ad: 'Some Say I Shouldn't Be Running for Governor'
--> ABC News' Teddy Davis Reports: The opening line of a new television ad by New York Gov. David Paterson (D) is “some say I shouldn't be running for Governor.” Left unsaid is that the someone is President Obama. Back in September, two Obama Administration officials and a New York Democratic operative told the New York Times that Obama and his advisers sent the message to Paterson out of concern that “Mr. Paterson cannot recover from his dismal political standing.” Rep. Gregory...

NY governor launches statewide campaign ads
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Embattled NY Gov Holds His Ground: “Clearly I'm Running for Re-election,” Paterson Says
Embattled New York Gov. David Paterson said today that despite pressure from The White House to drop his bid for re-election, he is not going anywhere.

Introducing the David Paterson 2010 Campaign [Already?]
Oh boy. Clinton campaign strategist and avowed Mark Penn-enemy Harold Ickes is running David Paterson's reelection campaign , apparently, so let's all pray for a divisive and lengthy primary battle. (Maybe it can be racially charged, too!) First of all: two awesome TV ads . Governor Paterson looks so much more professional clean-shaven, right? We miss the mustache though. The first ad is all "I never asked to be Governor and also I have too won some political victories" and the second one is...

Jay-Z 'Deserving' Of Hottest MC Title, New York Governor David Paterson Says
Jay-Z is "deserving" of the Hottest MC title, New York Governor David Paterson said. "I can personally attest to his commitment to New York and the impact he has on New Yorkers of all ages," he said.

Jay-Z 'Deserving' Of Hottest MC Title, New York Governor David Paterson Says
Jay-Z is "deserving" of the Hottest MC title, New York Governor David Paterson said. "I can personally attest to his commitment to New York and the impact he has on New Yorkers of all ages," he said.

Paterson's 'Hail Mary' [Politics]
And here we were thinking that the end of the 2009 election cycle meant we wouldn't have to see any annoying campaign commercials until at least the fall of 2010. New York's gubernatorial Elections are a full year away, but Gov. David Paterson is "making the highly unusual move" of airing two new commercials beginning tomorrow in the hopes of boosting his low approval numbers. We can't see how the two spots are going to do much to salvage his political fortunes. But you can...

Paterson launches 2010 campaign
ALBANY, N.Y. — Democratic Gov. David Paterson has launched a multimillion dollar, statewide TV ad campaign — the first in the 2010 Governor’s race.

N.Y. court: Paterson lt. gov. move legal
ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 22 (UPI) -- New York Gov. David Paterson has the power to appoint a lieutenant governor, the state's highest court ruled Tuesday. The ruling, reached in a 4-3 decision by the New York State Court of Appeals in Albany, clears the way for Paterson -- himself a former lieutenant governor who was never elected -- to resign from the office with a successor in place, The Buffalo News reported. Paterson, a Democrat, appointed Richard Ravitch July 8 as lieutenant governor, but his...

Paterson 'Don't Run' Message Details: PHOTO
MYFOXNY.COM - Congressman Gregory Meeks had a private conversation over dinner with Governor David Paterson about the concerns The White House has over a run for re-election by New York State's leader. Rep. Meeks says The White House never told him to pass along a message to Paterson (as was reported) to not seek re-election. Good Day NY's Greg Kelly spoke with Meeks on Tuesday. The NY Times report that Meeks was sent to "reinforce the message" that Paterson should sit out the election in 2010...

Paterson Concerned About 'Ability To Govern'
Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse for Gov. David Paterson, they did. Not only does President Obama want him out of the State House, but now the governor himself seems to share the President's feeling that he might not be fit to be governor. Asked if the President's actions made him a lame duck, the governor essentially said <em>yes</em>. "

Gov. Paterson's Yankees Tickets: PHOTO
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A good-government group is calling for an ethics investigation into how New York Gov. David Paterson got his Yankees tickets for the first game of the World Series. Paterson spokesman Peter Kauffmann says the Democrat received a free ticket from the Yankees, which the administration says has been common practice for governors at such events. Kauffmann says Paterson paid for tickets for his son and his son's friend and his staffer paid for his own at last week's World Series...

New York governor on 2010 bid: 'I'm blind but I'm not oblivious'
Embattled New York Gov. David Paterson vowed Sunday he won't give in to White House pressure to drop out of next year's election, insisting, "I am not failing to stand up for my party."

Did Obama Try to Push Paterson? Governor Dances Around the Question: PHOTO
New York's Gov. David Paterson bobbed and weaved today on the question of whether The White House had urged him not to seek re-election in 2010, and said while there are "a lot of people who have told me not to run," he was determined to make the race.

Court Rules For Paterson In Lt. Gov. Fight
New York's top court has upheld Gov. David Paterson's power to appoint a lieutenant governor, reversing a lower court's decision. Paterson's lawyers argued that a provision of state law allows the governor to fill vacancies, including Paterson's July 8 appointment of Richard Ravitch. "

Paterson: Obama Making his Troubles Mine: PHOTO
David Paterson isn't exactly trying to bury the hatchet after President Obama reportedly tried to coax the unpopular New York governor out of running to keep his seat.

N.Y. court: Paterson can appoint lieutenant governor
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York's top court has upheld Gov. David Paterson's power to appoint a lieutenant governor, reversing a lower court's decision. The court ruling released today is a timely victory for Paterson, who is facing calls from national Democratic Party leaders to abandon his bid for governor in 2010. The ruling makes Richard Ravitch the state's lietenant governor. Paterson appointed him July 8 to help break a monthlong Senate leadership struggle, Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos...

Gov: Deficit Up to $10B Over 2 Years: PHOTO
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. David Paterson says the state now faces a deeper, $10 billion deficit over the next two years. The Democrat is opening a meeting with legislative leaders by saying that's up from the $8 billion his office had been projecting. He warns encouraging economic news nationally shouldn't be used to avoid painful cuts in spending. Paterson says there's an urgent need for the midyear spending cuts he has proposed for schools, public universities, Hospitals and nursing homes or...

NY Gov. Paterson's World Series Tickets Raise Eyebrows
Just how DID he get those free tickets?

Analysis: NY gov pushed to quit, goes it alone
(09-27) 15:21 PDT Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- David Paterson thrived politically as a state senator, working his way up in a nearly all-white Albany political structure.

Paterson Yankee Ticket Controversy: PHOTO
MYFOXNY.COM - NY Governor David Paterson could be in hot water for attending the World Series. NY Post Columnist Fred Dicker says the State Public Integrity Commission is trying to determine if Paterson received tickets (5 in total) for free.

Gov. Paterson Pushes Deficit-Cutting Plan
Gov. David Paterson and legislative leaders are expected to convene in a public leaders meeting to tackle New York's $3 billion deficit before the state finds itself unable to pay its December bills. Paterson says there's an urgent need for midyear spending cuts he has proposed for schools, public universities, Hospitals and nursing homes or some other plan. But lawmakers are still holding public hearings and they're reluctant to propose any cuts of their own "

Paterson Sets Special Session in NY Senate for November 10; Marriage Equality Bill on Agenda
New York Governor David Paterson has called the State Senate back to Albany for an extraordinary session on Tuesday, November 10 , and the marriage equality bill is on the agenda. The Empire State Pride Agenda released a statement this afternoon: "Marriage equality has been an issue Governor Paterson has long championed and we are thrilled he has called the State Senate back to Albany next Tuesday and put the marriage equality bill on the agenda. We now expect that we will get the...

New Yorkers Oppose Anti-Gay Maine Vote, Look Ahead to NY: PHOTO
New Yorkers held a rally in Union Square last night opposing the anti-gay vote in Maine on Tuesday, and looking ahead to next week, when Governor David Paterson has promised to call a special session of the state Senate. Watch OurSceneTV's report on the rally, AFTER THE JUMP ... According to Gay City News , both Empire State Pride Agenda executive director Alan van Capelle and State Senator Tom Duane are still confident about a vote on marriage equality: " Alan Van Capelle, the...