Sentences with phrase «democratic field leader»
Still, Stringer has been forced to bat down persistent speculation that he might switch gears and run for comptroller himself in 2013 — a rumor reportedly being spread by allies of the Democratic field leader, NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn, though that allegation has been denied.
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While Booker has posted snaps of himself and the Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, for example, he also takes the time to highlight lesser - known figures in the political process, from volunteers in Clinton field offices in Iowa and Nevada to the maintenance employees at the Capitol.
His decision comes only days after a crowded field of Democratic contenders, including Kaiman, made their pitches for the nomination before the party leaders of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens.
The crowded field of challengers include Crystal Collins, a Mount Vernon Democratic district leader; Jamal Bailey, a Bronx Democratic district leader, attorney and aide to Speaker Carl Heastie; Garth Merchant; Anthony Rivieccio, leader of the Northwest Bronx Democrats; and Rev. English.
Suozzi's announcement comes as the Democratic field now totals 12 potential contenders, who are expected take part Wednesday in a candidate summit with party leaders set for the Glen Cove headquarters of Nassau Democratic chairman Jay Jacobs's camp business.
In turn, Grayson — like Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernard Sanders or Republican Donald Trump have in their respective primary fields — has campaigned as a thorn in the establishment's side, attacking everyone from Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D - Nev., to groups like the DSCC and the Democratic National Committee and its nominating process.
The Democratic field has yet to take shape as elected officials and party leaders try to take stock of the damage Massa has done.
-- Alicka Ampry - Samuel, a former Assembly chief of staff, beat Henry Butler, a community board district manager and Democratic club leader and the rest of a crowded field for the Brownsville, Brooklyn seat being vacated by Darlene Mealy.
The role of Gore and other Democratic leaders in contributing to polarization is also addressed, based on what we know from the field of political communication generally and on studies specific to climate change.