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Gov. Paterson is running to keep his job — for now.

The embattled governor this afternoon didn’t deny reports that the White House wants to him step aside, fearing his low approval ratings are beyond repair.

Sources have said Rep. Gregory Meeks has carried the message from President Obama, and Paterson today didn’t deny having serious talks with the Queens Democrat.

“I mean I have had a number of conversations with a number of different people,” Paterson told reporters at the African American Day Parade in Harlem.

“They were confidential. I’m not going to discuss them … I’m not talking about any specific conversations. As I said, I am running for office. I’m not going to discuss confidential conversations.”  Read more...

Hope posting this story doesn’t make me a racist. i should have got MSNBC’s approval first

ALBANY, New York – National Democratic Party leaders have asked Gov. David Paterson to consider withdrawing from the 2010 governor’s race, according to two senior New York Democratic advisers.

Both advisers, who are close to the governor, spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak for Paterson. The sources said it was unclear what Paterson would do in response.

The New York Times reported Saturday that it was President Barack Obama who requested that Paterson withdraw. The newspaper said political advisers made the suggestion, and Obama approved it.  Read more...