Opponent of illegal immigration weighs NY gov run

Associated Press - January 3, 2010 11:25 PM ET

NEW YORK (AP) - A New York politician who is a prominent opponent of illegal immigration has announced that he is weighing a possible primary challenge to Gov. David Paterson.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy said on Sunday that he was formally considering a run for governor.

If he joins the race, it could add another layer of complexity to the Democratic Party primary.

State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo (KWOH'-moh) also is widely considered to be weighing a run for governor, potentially creating a three-way race to lead the ticket.

Levy says he has formed an exploratory committee. According to the most recent campaign finance figures available, he raised nearly $4 million in July. Paterson has about $5 million.

Cuomo has not publicly announced he will run for governor.

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