His record has come under increasing scrutiny since he emerged as a leading candidate for speaker. (politico.com)
«Lost in the names that have been mentioned as potential candidates for speaker is that of a woman,» said Nolan. (dnainfo.com)
It was only last week that Councilman Robert E. Cornegy Jr. of Brooklyn, the most prominent black candidate for speaker, privately conceded to Mr. Johnson as they met in the modest interior conference room in Mr. Johnson's West Midtown district office. (nytimes.com)