Gov. Paterson Blames Race

Embattled New York Governor David Paterson knows the main reason for his abysmal approval ratings and calls for him to not participate in the upcoming primary: He's black. Speaking on Friday on a morning radio show, Paterson pointed his finger specifically at the white-dominated media, which he says doesn’t have enough black voices to counteract the bias against him. Paterson drew parallels with other black leaders who are having a tough time in the headlines, including Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and even Barack Obama. "The reality is the next victim on the list, and you can see it coming, is President Barack Obama, who did nothing more than trying to reform a health care system," Paterson said, adding that New York's budget woes are not nearly as grave as those of other states. "What did I do that I should not run for reelection?" he asked. "We're not in the post-racial period.”