HTN: Paterson Popularity Continues to Slide

Governor Paterson's own approval rating has taken another dip. The Siena poll shows Paterson is viewed favorably by only 27 percent of voters. That's a two point drop from last month. Poll analysts say Paterson's free-fall in popularity could be attributed to the way he has handled New York's finances and the budget negotiations that many felt were done in secrecy. The poll also found that only 12 percent of New Yorkers say they will vote for Paterson in 2010, with 71 percent saying they'll cast their ballot for "someone else."