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 was told by guidance counselors I should n't go to college , '' Paterson said on Sunday . 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 . Comment: If Paterson loses , it could adversely affect down-ticket races .