New York Gov. David Paterson's 21% approval rating appears to have bottomed out, according to a new Quinnipiac survey. It's identical to a Q poll taken last week following new allegations regarding the governor.

Last week, just 46% said Paterson should serve out his term to the end of the year and 42% said he should resign. Now 50% think the governor should stay, compared to 39% who want him out.

“When the headlines die down, Gov. David Paterson's poll numbers level off,” said Quinnipiac pollster Maurice Carroll. “It's hardly a vote of confidence, but the should-he-stay or should-he-go number edged up a trifle in the Governor's favor.”

The survey was conducted March 5-8 of 1,454 RV with a MoE of +/- 2.6%.

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