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Update: At the African-American Day Parade in Harlem today, Paterson responded by saying, “I have said time and time again that I am running for governor next year."
If Governor Paterson goes ahead and continues his quest to run for governor next year, not only will he be doing it against the wishes of a majority of New Yorkers, he'll now be bucking orders that have just been given to him by the president of the United States. President Obama has made it clear this past week that he would like the unpopular governor to drop out of the race so that he doesn't do (any more) harm to the Democratic party.
When Obama visited Wall Street Monday, Paterson was given the old "maybe it would be best if you didn't come" treatment from the White House followed by the "in fact, we'd like to have a little talk with you." Then, like Fredo Coreleone on Lake Tahoe, Paterson learned his fate in a visit from White House Political Affairs Director Patrick Gaspard. In case the message wasn't clear, Paterson was reminded of the president's feelings on the matter Friday in a dinner with Queens Congressman Gregory Meeks.
Obama has certainly made his presence felt in state politics since ascending to the White House. This spring, the president called Democratic Congressman Steve Israel and asked him not to challenge Kirsten Gillibrand in a Senate primary race. Ironically, sources say Paterson's selection of Gillibrand was one of his first major missteps with Obama—apparently the governor had assured the White House he would not select Gillibrand to replace Hillary Clinton. That situation was aggravated by Paterson's treatment of Caroline Kennedy, who was one of Obama's closest advisors. And then there were Paterson's recent comments on a media racial bias— he suggested that the media would be coming after Obama next— which is exactly the kind of race-talk the administration has tried to avoid.
Early word is that Paterson is "resistant" to Obama's orders.
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Showing off his tyrannical tendencies again I see.
The only other famous Husseins that I've heard of, were a king and a dictator. Must be the name that makes him act that way.
I'm pretty sure that NY Dems would choose Cuomo over Paterson in a primary, but Paterson should take Obama's advice and get out of the way. Anything to help prevent Giuliani from getting back into elected office.
Advice, or an offer he can't refuse?
BAM TO DAVE: DON'T KEEP FUCKING THAT CHICKEN
Patersons's known incompetence led to this. A white President could never have lowered the boom.
It's not the presidents place, black or white, to strong arm state politics like this.
As the head of the Democratic party, it sure is. NY is a democratic stronghold. Patterson is such a weak candidate, if he runs he would basically be giving the race away. The President has every right to step in.
Plus, Patterson's comments about race were horrible. He should walk away just for being stupid enough to say them.
Yeah, And George W Bush didn't use the Justice Dept. to harrass Us Attorneys that didn't go after state political figures or intercede in an ugly redistricting beef in Texas. You fucking tool.
Seriously, its like nobody remembers what happened a handful of years ago.
As I predicted, Paterson was told to fall upon his sword like a good soldier for his necessary act of lèse majesté.
Funny, I could have sworn your prediction was that Paterson was going to win re-election (or actually election since he was never elected as governor) handily.
I hope he stays in the race. The voters hate him. The President doesn't like him. He'll be pummeled the way Rocky Balboa used to beat a side of beef. Then Paterson can get all huffy and scream how this is all racism and end his political career decisively and permanently. I'd pay to see this.
Here's a novel idea: how about the democrat voters of NY State decide who they want, and not the wannabe Joe Stalin in the White House?
Because Patterson can't win.
Because if he runs, it only drains limited resources form the winning Democratic candidate.
Because the Democratic leadership wants a Democrat to run Albany.
Because New York State is still a state that matters nationally.
Obama isn't just the President. He's the face of, top campaign fund raiser and leader of the Democrats. As such, he does get to tell people his opinion and they better listen. Patterson's too weak to do anything different.
It works the same way for Republicans. George W ran a disgusting campaign against John McCain in 2000. But W won and so John McCain kept kissing his ass until the end of his failed presidential campaign last year.
This is modern American political reality. Deal with it.
Save your keystrokes. To ides, Obama can do no right. Mainly because he's so to the left.
It is not a right vs left situation.
It's winning vs losing power, the only thing that maters in politics.
You know that and I know that, but for ides, this is strictly a partisan situation. No matter what Obama does, ides will be there to criticize him.
“I have said time and time again that I am running for governor next year."
Guess we'll be having a GOP governor next.
Where is Obama's constitutional authority to have a say on State government. Whatever party he belongs to he is ONLY the president of the United States, nothing else.
If he wants to have a say on who should run for governor of a state, he should present an amendment to our constitution that says so.