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Monday, September 27, 2010  Conservative Party candidate Rick Lazio on Monday withdrew from the race for New York's governor, a decision that helps the chances of the tea party candidate who beat Lazio in the Republican primary.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  A poll released Wednesday finds long-shot tea party Republican Carl Paladino is closing in on front-running Democrat Andrew Cuomo in the race for New York governor.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  Victorious Buffalo area millionaire businessman Carl Paladino invites Rick Lazio and all republicans to join him in trying to defeat democrat Andrew Cuomo in the general election on November 2nd.

Monday, September 13, 2010  Tea party activist Carl Paladino, running for governor in New York on a wave of voter anger, has pulled into a dead heat with Republican party designee Rick Lazio days before Tuesday's GOP primary, according to a poll released Saturday.

Friday, September 03, 2010  Rick Lazio is maintaining a lead over Carl Paladino in the race for the Republican nomination for governor in New York, but it could be shaky.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is still the runaway favorite to become New York's next governor, but that doesn't mean voters are pleased with him or his campaign so far.

Monday, August 30, 2010  One candidate for governor is lashing out over a lack of debates.

Monday, August 30, 2010  If the divisive issue of whether a mosque should be built a few blocks from ground zero is resulting in anything positive so far, it has given New York voters some clarity in choosing a candidate for governor.

Thursday, August 26, 2010  Republican campaigning at the NY State Fair on opening day.

Thursday, August 26, 2010  It seems even politicians can learn from their mistakes.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  For some, a new campaign ad in the race for governor of New York is raising eyebrows.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  A new Siena poll shows Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino gaining on Rick Lazio heading into the GOP primary.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  An influential Republican-Conservative leader endorsed GOP designee Rick Lazio over tea party-aligned challenger Carl Paladino on Tuesday in the race for the Republican nomination for governor.

Friday, July 30, 2010  Republican candidate for governor Carl Paladino is reversing course, saying he may secure a "Taxpayers" minor party line for the general election after all if he loses the Republican primary in September.

Thursday, July 29, 2010  Rising Republican candidate Carl Paladino said Wednesday that he won't stay in the New York governor's race if he doesn't win the Republican primary, saying the GOP can't afford to let Democrat Andrew Cuomo win.