In state politics, Gov. David Paterson's favorable and job approval ratings remain high (59-13 and 51-37, respectively) and the margin between the governor and Mayor Bloomberg in a hypothetical head-to-head match-up in 2010 has shrunk from eight points in the mayor's favor last month to five points.
In a match-up against Rudy Giuliani, Paterson wins, 50-40 - the same as in an August Siena poll.
So much for Rudy's popularity in NY.
