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Paterson blames racism for his unpopularity

Gov. David A. Paterson suggested Friday during a radio interview that race was a factor in his and other African-American politicians' political troubles, including those of President Barack Obama.

Linking himself with other black office holders, Paterson suggested the "crescendo" of calls for him not to seek re-election is because he's black. "We're not in a post-racial period," he said.

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