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Paterson finally picked the most conservative possible candidate for the Senate seat, [[Kirsten Gillibrand]], angering liberals.

Paterson finally picked the most conservative possible candidate for the Senate seat, [[Kirsten Gillibrand]], angering liberals.

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. President [[Barack Obama]] has written to Governor Paterson, asking him not to seek reelection in 2010 in that he cannot recover from his dismal political standing. <ref>http://www.therightperspective.org/2009/09/19/obama-asks-patterson-to-drop-ny-gov-bid/</ref>

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.

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.

== External links ==

== External links ==

*[http://www.ny.gov/governor/bio/index.html Governor David A. Paterson Biography]

*[http://www.ny.gov/governor/bio/index.html Governor David A. Paterson Biography]

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