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David A. Paterson (view source)
Revision as of 10:21, September 26, 2009
, 10:21, September 26, 2009→Poor governor: update
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 September 2009 show his unpopularity had set a new record: only 17% of New Yorkers were favorable.
==2010 election==
==2010 election==