Obama Requests That Paterson Drop Campaign

New York Times ^ | 9-19-2009 | By RAYMOND HERNANDEZ

[rdl6989]

WASHINGTON — President Obama has sent a request to Gov. David A. Paterson that he withdraw from the New York governor’s race, fearing that Mr. Paterson cannot recover from his dismal political standing, according to two senior administration officials and a New York Democratic operative with direct knowledge of the situation.

The decision to ask Mr. Paterson to step aside was proposed by political advisers to Mr. Obama, but approved by the president himself, one of the administration officials said.

“Is there concern about the situation in New York? Absolutely,” the second administration official said Saturday evening. “Has that concern been conveyed to the governor? Yes.”

The administration officials and the Democratic operative spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions with the governor were intended to be confidential.

The president’s request was conveyed to the Mr. Paterson by Representative Gregory W. Meeks, a Queens Democrat, who has developed a strong relationship with the Obama administration, they said.

[LikeLight]

Racist.

[LikeLight]

And patronizing.

[LikeLight]

Obama fired the boss of GM, now he’s firing the governor of New York.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

More meddling where it does not belong.......

[martin_fierro]

[2banana]

I thought it was racist if we questioned what a black politician does????

[Junior_G]

It must be Obama’s racist white half that is ordering Paterson to stand down.

[ABQHispConservative]

If things continue go bad for 0, this could be a big plus for Paterson. I wonder what will happen next.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

Only if YOU do it.....

[Islaminaction]

The Dictator speaks.

[Rennes Templar]

Another one under the bus.

[MindBender26]

Obama has asked Patterson, a blind, Black Democrat to drop out of the race, to Hillary can leave State and run for Gov of NY!

Is there no end to their gall!

[IrishPennant]

Wow...this is confusing? (Of course, so is looking at Patterson)

[Ciexyz]

So much for equal opportunities for the disabled.

[Salvation]

Just because Gov. Paterson is blind??

Obama — this can be constured as discrimination. Mind your own business.

[aruanan]

Obama has asked Patterson, a blind, Black Democrat to drop out of the race, to Hillary can leave State and run for Gov of NY!

Funny that Patterson can't be color blind.

[Major Matt Mason]

I think the Dems are starting to fear a GOP win in NY that could lead to more ACORN problems. Especially if Giuliani is the governor.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Why is the President interfering with a state election?

[rdl6989]

I smell Dem on Dem fighting in the near future.

[DanZanRyu]

Obama is giving cover for Andrew Cuomo, NY’s Attorney General, to challenge Patterson in the primary.

[libh8er]

Just WTF is this guy telling people what they should do ??

[balls]

This a**hole is really overstepping. He already as a lock on the press, the House and Senate, and now he is after the governerships! This is unprecedented (and racist?).

[LikeLight]

The article quotes the Obama source, on Paterson: “He is resistant.”

This is so Stalinesque it’s stunning.

[REDWOOD99]

Mel Brooks as “The GOV” in Blazing Saddles?

[hyperconservative]

What does Obozo think he is? Supreme ruler?
I’ve never heard any other prez do something like this.
Is it narcissism? Arrogance? Infinite stupidity?

[spyone]

Bernanke and Geitner want Cuomo out of AG. Into governors slot, Wall St. is back on track, doing what they do best, stealing.

[elizabethgrace]

Memo from Obama to Governor Patterson,

Drop out of the race.

You’re an embarrassment and a loser.

You can’t read from a teleprompter.

[boatbums]

I don’t support Democraps..but Paterson should tell BO to MYOB!!!

[coloradomomba]

just who the hell does this guy think he is?

[PubliusMM]

The anointed one’s arrogance knows no bounds!

[MrLuigi]

President Nero wants Hillary the hell out of his cabinet!

[anonsquared]

A sitting President injecting himself into a state’s governor race?
I’m sure the Fringe Media will be all over this by morning. /s

[Islaminaction]

Only 8 months in and Obama is out of control. 3 more years....

[rdl6989]

Is this even constitutional? Not that Soetorobama would care.

[anonsquared]

Memo from Gov Paterson to Obama:
After you.

[LikeLight]

The President hates blind people.

[Diogenesis]

Hmmmm. This is the same day the Gov. demands an investigation
of ACORN.

Could be a Kenyan standoff.

[ClearCase_guy]

When the leader wants you gone, there's not much you can do about it.

[Lmo56]

Let me see .... who might want to enter the race now ???

Could it be ... Hillary ???

Another chit on her resume, if she wins it - and God knows she wants OUT of being SOS since Obama has pigeon-holed her ...

[spyone]

State’s rights!

[elizabethgrace]

LOL!

[fwdude]

LOL!!! Since ACORN is likely neutered for the upcoming election, there is no apparent hope for a “remarkable comeback” by the liberal one.

[CriticalJ]

“Why is the President interfering with a state election?”

More importantly, why is he allowed?

[LUV W]

States rights just took a hit in New York through this
action!

Butt out, Zero!!!

[tflabo]

I smell Dem on Dem fighting in the near future.

[rdl6989]

Lol!!!

[RobinOfKingston]

President Obama has sent a request to Gov. David A. Paterson that he withdraw from the New York governor’s race, ...

Cheeky son-of-a-b****, isn't he?

[devane617]

So, two kids with $1700, a video camera, dressed like huggy-bear and his hooker, stand the MSM on their ear. Suddenly, stories strt coming out of the woodwork. I think the MSM is scared crapless about what else is about to pop so they are dumping the stories they have been sitting on.

[BusterBear]

Obama already told a number of Dems not to run in the primary against Gillibrand (and Charlie Rangel told him to butt out of NY State politics at the time).