Paterson Defies White House Pressure Not to Run

Gov. David Paterson defiantly vowed to run for election next year despite the White House's urging that he withdraw from the New York governor's race.

Appearing tired and agitated as reporters crowded him at a parade in Harlem on Sunday, the governor said that he would not abandon his campaign to seek a full term.

"I have said time and time again that I am running for governor next year," he said at the 40th annual African-American Day Parade.

Paterson Says He Will Run Despite White House Pressure [New York Times]