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Andrew Cuomo popularity fast out-pacing support for David Paterson: poll
ALBANY - Gov. Paterson 's support is steadily shrinking while his potential rival, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo keeps getting stronger, new poll shows. Cuomo would trounce Paterson 70% to 20% in a potential Democratic primary, the Siena College Poll found. Cuomo's number was up from last ...
Paterson: You Just Cost me $1 Billion, Obama
observer.com — ALBANY—David Paterson, ever the friend of the White House, just attacked the Obama administration's decision to restrict bonus pay with John Gambling on WOR. "That probably cost New York $1 billion," Paterson said. "And look, I'm not going to defend ... (more) Paterson: You Just Cost me $1 Billion, Obama
Cuomo Tells Giuliani He's Running
politicalwire.com — "Andrew Cuomo has secretly notified Rudy Giuliani that he will run for governor next year," according to the New York Post . "The confidential message, conveyed through intermediaries, was delivered to Giuliani recently and is expected to play a ... (more) Cuomo Tells Giuliani He's Running
No Improvement for Paterson
politicalwire.com — New York Gov. David Paterson‟s (D) "ratings with voters -- favorable/unfavorable and job performance ratings, as well as hypothetical electoral contests -- remain near record low levels," according to a new Siena poll of registered voters. In a ... (more) No Improvement for Paterson
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Capitol Confidential — ... promoting his budget proposals, but it hasn’t done much for his poll numbers against potential rival Cuomo. (NYS Public Radio/ DN) ...

Exclusive: Paterson readies ad campaign
Ben Smith's Blog — ... Paterson does not formally have a Democratic primary challenger, but the early launch of his reelection campaign comes as Attorney General Andrew Cuomo -- who holds a wide lead over Paterson in public polls -- is widely expected to seek the seat. With an approval rating of 27%, Paterson - who was thrust into the job when Eliot Spitzer resigned -- is currently seen as a soft target for Republican and Democratic challengers alike. ...

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