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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 out is through New York's powerful unions. ...
Governor Paterson Will Show First Campaign Ads
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
Exclusive: Paterson readies ad campaign
politico.com — 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 ... (more) Exclusive: Paterson readies ad campaign
Air Paterson
politico.com — New York Governor David Paterson is up with a pair of ads, one (above) hitting back at critics, the other striking a more apologetic tone about "mistakes." As I reported recently , the campaign is a last-ditch effort to save his ... (more) Air Paterson
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Friday's campaign round-up
Political Animal — ... attacking Florida Gov. Charlie Crist for supporting President Obama's stimulus package. The group has not yet formally endorsed Marco Rubio, but that's only a matter of time. * New York Gov. David Paterson (D) has very low approval ratings, and polls show voters don't want him to seek a full term, but he seems to be moving forward anyway. Paterson has reportedly hired Harold Ickes , former President Bill Clinton's Deputy Chief of Staff, as a member of his team. The governor has also unveiled ...

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Ickes to Advise PatersonTaegan Goddard's Political Wire
New York Gov. David Paterson (D) isn't just running television ads in an attempt to improve his popularity and run for re-election. According to WCBS-TV , he's "bringing on board campaign powerhouse Harold Ickes, who was former President Bill Clinton's Deputy Chief of Staff."