NY 2010 : Senate and Governor

Interesting polling out today on the potential NY races:







Governor

David Paterson gets crushed in a primary by Andrew Cuomo (67% to 17%)

David Paterson would also get crushed in the general election by Rudy Giuliani (33% - 56%). But at least we would all get to hear the phrase "9/11" a whole lot more.

Cuomo vs. Giuliani in the general is a lot closer, with Cuomo up 51%-41%

Senate

Gillibrand beats Rep. Peter King 47%-23%.

Gillibrand is tied (41% - 41% percent) against former Governor Pataki.

NY is a heavily Democratic state, but it has shown in the past that it will elect Republicans statewide (like Pataki). And if the economy isn't showing signs of progress by 2010, all Democrats could be in some trouble if the electorate blames them. Still, I like the chances of the Democratic party holding both the Senate seat and the Governorship - particularly if Cuomo gets in the race.