The eminently qualified former college professor had the right stuff, but alas, elections are about politics and this Republican didn't have enough Democratic votes in the state legislature which appoints regents. (hudsonvalleyone.com)
Teachout, a former college professor and longtime advocate for campaign finance reform, is far from a generic Democrat. (rollcall.com)
Finn, a Monticello Village Justice and former college professor, also runs an online business that offers, among other things, what she says is a spiritual weight loss plan. (news.wbfo.org)