: MediaTakeOut.com has learned that the NY Governor, David Patterson has decided NOT to seek re-election this fall.
Here is how the Associated Press is reporting it:
Democratic officials in Washington were informed of Paterson's plans early Friday. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because Paterson had not publicly disclosed his plans.This dude was just getting hit with SCANDAL after SCANDAL . . . he needs to just get out of that office.Paterson formally announced his campaign just days ago but faced mounting calls to drop out of the race in the midst of controversy. A top aide is ensnared in a domestic-violence scandal and the governor was finding dwindling support in his own party.