David Paterson 's approval ratings are below 20 percent ; he endorsed Obama last week . It 's been reported that the Republicans urged him not to run for re - election in 2010 . ` ` I realize that there are people who do n't want me to run , '' he said Sunday . I do n't know that I was stunned . '' If Paterson loses , it could adversely affect down - state races .
David Paterson 's approval ratings are below 20 percent ; he endorsed Obama last week . It 's been reported that the Republicans urged him not to run for re - election in 2010 . ` ` I realize that there are people who do n't want me to run , '' he said Sunday . If Paterson loses , it could adversely affect down - state races .