Paterson approval ratings are below below 20 percent ; he met Obama last week . One of only two African-American governors , Paterson said he does not believe race has been a factor in the poll numbers . It 's been reported that Senate urged him not to run for re-election in Sunday . `` 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 .
Paterson approval ratings are below below 20 percent ; he met Obama last week . It 's been reported that Senate urged him not to run for re-election in Sunday . `` 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 .