It seems that even David Paterson could read the handwriting on the wall:
Embattled Gov. Paterson has pulled the plug on his election bid, a source close to the governor said Friday.
Paterson will announce the decision later Friday.
Paterson has been under fire for having contacted a woman who accused one of his top aides of domestic violence.
The source said the governor has agreed not to seek election, but he will not resign – opting to serve out the remainder of his term.
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The ball would now seem to be in Andrew Cuomo’s court – one would assume that this will move up the timetable for his campaign announcement and roll-out considerably. Can he be expected to pounce quickly and decisively like his Connecticut compatriot Dick Blumenthal, or continue to dither in the manner of the ignominious Beau Biden?
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Thank you Gov. Paterson for putting your pride on the shelf. I hope Obama can find a place in his cabinet for him.