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Despite Obama pressure, Gov. Paterson says he's running

Published: September 20, 2009 8:58 PM
By JAMES T. MADORE, TOM BRUNE, REID J. EPSTEIN AND DANIEL EDWARD ROSEN  reid.epstein@newsday.com

Quick ReadNew York Gov. David Paterson on Sunday emphatically said he is running for election in 2010, despite reports President Barack Obama wants him to drop out for the good of down-ballot Democrats.

Gov. David Paterson shakes hands on Sunday during

Photo credit: Craig Ruttle | Gov. David Paterson shakes hands on Sunday during the African American Day Parade in Harlem.

Gov. David A. Paterson vowed Sunday to seek election in 2010 despite alleged pressure to drop his bid from President Barack Obama and others alarmed by his dismal poll numbers.

“I have said time and time again that I am running for governor next year,” Paterson said at a parade in Harlem. “My plans have not changed.”

--PHOTOS: Paterson marches in the African-American Day Parade

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