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With the $133 billion state budget in the red by $17.7 billion, Paterson came into conflict with public service unions who rejected his call for sacrifice. Polls in April 2009 show his popularity had fallen to 27% favorable.
With the $133 billion state budget in the red by $17.7 billion, Paterson came into conflict with public service unions who rejected his call for sacrifice. Polls in April 2009 show his popularity had fallen to 27% favorable.
Former Mayor of New York City [[Rudy Giuliani]] is considering a run as the GOP candidate to oppose Paterson in 2010. Giuliani has a strong base in terms of achievement and voter support, and will probably be a favorite to win.
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Eliot Spitzer]]
*[[Eliot Spitzer]]