Frum Forum has a great article out today on ways the New York Republican Party can capitalize on Governor David Paterson recent decision to quit his campaign:

New York Governor David Paterson was the last person in his state, perhaps the country, who believed he had a reason to run for reelection in 2010. But, now, even he admits that he has no chance and the time has come to call it a day.

Today Paterson announced that he is quitting his campaign. The final straw in his beleaguered gubernatorial career came from a New York Times story that revealed Paterson got involved in a domestic violence case with David Johnson, a close Paterson confidant who stands accused of beating up his longtime companion. Paterson has had all sorts of ugly accusations thrown at him, many of which have not been disputed, but this particular incident involves him speaking to the accuser on the phone and deploying his security detail to influence the situation.

He continues: So now with Paterson out of the race, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is the odds-on favorite for the Democratic nomination, and, at this point, the governorship. Republican candidate Rick Lazio, who spent a bit of time actually praising Paterson’s fortitude with the moribund and corrupt state legislature, is so far silent on this issue. That’s a good move. Lazio still trails Cuomo in all polls, but he is gaining in recognition, mostly because he represents a change.

Read More: http://www.frumforum.com/ny-gov-race-cuomos-to-lose