Paterson dismisses "drumbeat" for Cuomo candidacy

Last week's buzz on the Democratic side in the election for governor was about the "drumbeat" from some union and party officials for Attorney Gen. Andrew Cuomo to get in the race and for Gov.David A. Paterson to get out.

Paterson rolled out this response: "Drumbeats remind me of orchestras, and orchestras remind me of orchestration. So this whole idea that all these people got this idea at one time is rather hard for me to believe. . . . And what I would point out is, while they're beating drums, I am a drum major. And I'm working real hard and I'm going to get this budget done and they can do whatever they like."

- James T. Madore