 In April 2009, a Quinnipiac poll found that 60% of voters disapproved of Paterson's performance (the worst-ever rating for a New York governor); 53% believed that Paterson should withdraw his candidacy for the gubernatorial election.In an August 21, 2009 radio interview, Paterson suggested that his low popularity was caused by racism and added that Gov.Deval Patrick of Massachusetts had received a similar reception.