AP Top News at 3:00 p.m. EST

By AP
Friday, February 26, 2010

AP Top News at 3:00 p.m. EST

AP sources: NY Gov. Paterson won’t seek new term

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson, who repeatedly and defiantly said he would let voters decide if he should run the state, abruptly quit his nascent election bid Friday amid a stalled agenda, faltering popularity and criticism of his handling of a domestic abuse case involving one of his most trusted aides. Democratic officials in Washington and a person briefed by Paterson in New York were informed of his plans early Friday. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because Paterson had not publicly disclosed his decision.

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