David Paterson 's approval ratings are below 20 percent ; he met Obama last week . It 's been reported that White House urged him not to run for re-election in 2010 . Comment: If Paterson loses , it could adversely affect down-ticket races .
David Paterson 's approval ratings are below 20 percent ; he met Obama last week . It 's been reported that White House urged him not to run for re-election in 2010 . `` I realize that there are people who do n't want me to run , '' Paterson says Sunday . If Paterson loses , it could adversely affect down-ticket races .