New York Gov. David Paterson fell under fresh pressure Thursday to drop his run for a full term

clipped from www.chron.com ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. David Paterson fell under fresh pressure Thursday to drop his run for a full term after a report of a domestic abuse complaint against a top aide and questions about whether the governor was out of line for contacting the aide's girlfriend before the case was dropped. Rep. Steve Israel, a fellow Democrat and longtime congressional member from Long Island, told The Associated Press that he called Paterson early Thursday, urging him to drop his bid. "I think it's become apparent that he should not seek election and should announce it soon," Israel said. "And sometimes friends have to speak unpleasant truths." Israel said he reminded the governor that there is "life after Albany." Israel declined to say what Paterson's response was or share other details of the call. Paterson spokesman Peter Kauffmann declined to comment.