New York Republicans, like conservatives across the country, are clearly angry: They ditched tepid mainstream gubernatorial candidate Rick Lazio — a former U.S. representative who gained national notoriety when he dared to challenge Hillary Clinton back in 2000 — in favor of tea - party candidate and local cuckoo bird Carl Paladino. (nymag.com)
He also gained national notoriety when he gave halting performances during television interviews at times unable to answer reporters» questions. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)
Rhee, who gained national notoriety in 2007 for entering office and immediately terminating 24 principals, 22 assistance principals, 250 teachers and 500 teaching aides, noted she has since increased the city's professional development budget by 400 percent. (k-12daily.org)