Deval Laurdine Patrick (born July 31, 1956) is a politician and the current Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. On November 7, 2006, Patrick became the first black governor of Massachusetts, the third black governor in United States history. He is one of two current black governors, along with David Paterson of New York. For the first time in U.S. history two black governors serve concurrently. He took office on January 4, 2007. Before entering politics, Patrick worked as an attorney and businessman. Patrick's stumbles over his first year in office have led to falling poll numbers. An April 9, 2008 SurveyUSA poll puts Patrick's approval ratings at 41%, with 49% of the Commonwealth's residents disapproving of the Governor's performance in office.
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