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politico.com - 19 days ago
Exclusive: Paterson readies ad campaign
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Embattled New York Governor David Paterson is poised to launch a last-ditch effort to revive his popularity and save his job. Paterson is preparing a major ad campaign aimed at improving his low poll numbers and signaling his determination to seek another term in office, according to a ...
wcbstv.com - 18 days ago
Paterson Empowered By Obama's Election Woes
— wcbstv.com — Embattled Gov. David Paterson is pulling out all the stops to save his job. He plans to mount a major ad blitz to tell New Yorkers about all the good things he's done for the Empire State. The election may be over, but the political ads aren't. The ... (more) Paterson Empowered By Obama's Election Woes

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Governor Paterson Will Show First Campaign Ads
nytimes.com - 18 days ago
Governor Paterson Will Show First Campaign Ads
— nytimes.com — Seeking to dampen continuing speculation that he will drop his quest for election, Gov. David A. Paterson will run his first television ads on Friday, his campaign announced Thursday. The two ads, each 30 seconds long, highlight his biography and ... (more) Governor Paterson Will Show First Campaign Ads

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politico.com - 18 days ago
Paterson hires
— politico.com — Marcia Kramer reports that David Paterson is "bringing on board campaign powerhouse Harold Ickes, who was former President Bill Clinton's Deputy Chief of Staff." It's a smart hire: The most obvious way for Andrew Cuomo to push Paterson ... (more) Paterson hires

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Taegan Goddard's Political Wire:  Paterson Goes On Air

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Paterson Goes On Air
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — Here's a bit of a surprise: New York Gov. David Paterson (D), still suffering from terrible job approval numbers, just released his first re-election advertisements. Key line: "When you become governor, you learn you will make a lot of mistakes." Ben Smith notes the ads are "aimed at improving his low poll numbers and signaling his determination to seek another term in office."

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