Anyone notice how he pulled Gov Paterson out from under the bus at the beginning of his campaign speech? He said, "Your
Paterson Says He's Running For Governor Despite Obama Asking Him Not To
New York Governor David Paterson tells the New York Post he is still running in 2010 election despite report Obama asked him
to step aside.
FOXNews.com
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Embattled New York Governor David Paterson didn’t deny reports that the White House wants to him step aside, fearing his
low approval ratings are beyond repair, but told the New York Post he was still running –– for now.
Sources have said
Rep. Gregory Meeks has carried the message from President Obama, and Paterson Sunday didn’t deny having serious talks with
the Queens Democrat, the New York Post reported.
"I mean I have had a number of conversations with a number of different
people," Paterson told reporters at the African American Day Parade in Harlem.
"They were confidential. I’m not going
to discuss them ... I’m not talking about any specific conversations. As I said, I am running for office. I’m not going to
discuss confidential conversations."
Paterson insisted he’s running in 2010, but added a tepid "right now" qualifier
to his candidacy.
"I am running for governor right now," Paterson said. "I have no idea about any, in other words, I
am a candidate for governor."