Pataki's name was mentioned as a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2000 and 2008, although he declined to run. It is rumored that he may run for the [[United States Senate]] in 2010 against [[Kirsten Gillibrand]]. <ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/08/08/2009-08-08_maloney_wont_run_against_kirsten_flipflops_on_challenge_in_primary.html</ref> Public opinion polls indicate a Pataki victory. <ref>http://maristpoll.marist.edu/gillibrand-needs-to-make-positive-inroads-with-ny-electorate/</ref><ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/76607-pataki-in-drivers-seat-if-he-runs-for-senate-in-ny</ref> | Pataki's name was mentioned as a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2000 and 2008, although he declined to run. It is rumored that he may run for the [[United States Senate]] in 2010 against [[Kirsten Gillibrand]]. <ref>http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/08/08/2009-08-08_maloney_wont_run_against_kirsten_flipflops_on_challenge_in_primary.html</ref> Public opinion polls indicate a Pataki victory. <ref>http://maristpoll.marist.edu/gillibrand-needs-to-make-positive-inroads-with-ny-electorate/</ref><ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/76607-pataki-in-drivers-seat-if-he-runs-for-senate-in-ny</ref> |