Sentences with phrase «republican contender»

The choice of Gov. Huntsman has been lauded for various reasons - his fluency in Chinese, his track record as an Asian diplomat, the bipartisanship on the part of President Obama in nominating a Republican for the position (although some say he did so to take Gov. Huntsman, a likely Republican contender for the 2012 elections, out of contention)- but receiving less attention is the fact that Gov. Huntsman is a vocal advocate of the clean energy economy and the greenest governor that Utah as ever had (see youtube video interview).

Be it teacher or student testing, the state school board, class - size reduction, or teacher professional development, it's all been fair game for the Republican contender, acting Gov. Paul Cellucci, and his Democratic counterpart, state Attorney General Scott Harshbarger.

Rose's GOP opponent Donovan also faces one Republican contender: former Rep. Michael Grimm, a convicted felon, who is running for his old seat.

Representative Gibson, a retired Army colonel with 24 years of active - duty experience in the military and six in Congress, was widely seen as the strongest Republican contender to pose a challenge to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat who has battled questions over the last several days about a federal investigation into a former top aide and confidant.

Looking ahead to next year's general election matchup, the Quinnipiac survey puts Cuomo 40 points ahead of former Rep. Rick Lazio, the only Republican contender at the moment, with Paterson leading Lazio by 4 points, which is within the survey's sampling error.

Any Democratic nominee would potentially face a well - funded and better known Republican contender in Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam.

Florida's largest police union is throwing its support to Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Gwen Graham and Republican contender Adam Putnam.

He's the only Republican contender in the fight for Rochester's next mayor.

Former Tonko opponent Jim Buhrmaster cited Albany, particularly the city, as the biggest challenge for a Republican contender.

ATLANTA (CNN)-- A political surprise created a wide open race for Georgia governor next year, as the leading Republican contender was forced to drop out Wednesday because of medical problems.

In his first news conference, Paul Massey, a Republican contender in the New York City mayoral race, took direct aim at Mayor Bill de Blasio, accusing him of being «corrupt» and incompetent.

Rep. Paul Ryan, whose Medicare overhaul proposal has become a flashpoint in the NY - 26 special election, sent out an «urgent» fundraising appeal this evening on behalf of the Republican contender, Assemblywoman Jane Corwin.

At issue was Democratic candidate Pam Harris's nonprofit, Coney Island Generation Gap, which Republican contender Lucretia Regina - Potter pointed out is headquartered in her opponent's home — and alleged that Ms. Harris received rent and a salary from the publicly - funded organization.

With exactly one month remaining in the race for former Sen. Carl Kruger's Brooklyn seat, there has been a shakeup in the campaign of Republican contender David Storobin.

A handful of prominent Democrats are raising millions of dollars for the office, but with November of next year looking closer and closer by the day, a Republican contender has yet to formally throw his or her hat into the ring, let alone begin fundraising, creating an environment where the GOP establishment is willing to meet with literally anybody.

The billionaire appeared to be the only Republican contender who was made aware of the investigation before Tuesday's early morning arrests, saying in a statement that his campaign and company «have fully cooperated with law enforcement.»

Washington - Onondaga County Comptroller Robert Antonacci has emerged as the leading Republican contender to challenge U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei in 2014 for the 24th Congressional District seat.

His Republican contender, state Rep. Dan Carter, 49, of Bethel, accuses him of small - bore accomplishments with «shark fins, saline solution, falling furniture, GMO salmon, whatever the crusade du jour.»

In his first news conference, Paul Massey, a Republican contender in the New York City mayoral race, took direct aim at de Blasio, accusing him of being «corrupt» and incompetent.

Bush is the patriarch of one of America's most prominent political dynasties and is father to former US president George W. Bush (2001 - 2009) and former Florida governor Jeb Bush, who was a Republican contender in the US presidential primary.

«My significant other is the mayor of New York City, so that would be really complicated,» she told the audience at a fund - raiser for David Malpass, a Republican contender for the Senate seat she coveted.

Republican contender Joe Lhota also defended his proposals, which include re-deploying officers to high - crime areas.

Lhota's fellow Republican contender, supermarket magnate John Catsimatidis, made his debate debut at the forum.

National Horizon, a conservative group, this morning is launching its first — and so far only — TV ad in New York, aiming to boost the Republican contender in this contest, former Assembly Minority Leader John Faso.

Dutchess County Exec Marc Molinaro has emerged as the leading Republican contender.

The reason might be that there is little difference on the issue between the Democratic and Republican contender.

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, another leading Republican contender, said on the same program that he «would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation, according to The Associated Press.

McCain and Palin didn't have that much class and current Republican contenders don't either.

Their interest in Israel's well - being has motivated a number of Republican contenders to visit the Holy Land and speak out for Israeli rights.

The letter comes at the early stages of the 2012 presidential campaign in which two Republican contenders - former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman - both have strong affiliations with the Mormon church.

When a womans body is no longer her own, as in Taliban countries, and here in the U.S., if some of these Republican contenders have their way, how good is their religion's way of interpretation?

Trump, the greatest Planned Parenthood enthusiast among the Republican contenders, has always treated the law as either an obstacle to be overcome or another public institution to be suborned in the pursuit of his personal interests.

He also has backed two Republican contenders — Staten Island DA Dan Donovan for AG and Harry Wilson for state comptroller.

The state Conservative Party has given its nod to Elise Stefanik, one of two Republicans contenders (as of today) vying for the North Country House seat of retiring Democratic Rep. Bill Owens, ensuring her a ballot line in the November general election regardless of the outcome of the June GOP primary.

One of the more prominent Republican contenders to run for New York Governor against Democratic incumbent Andrew Cuomo this year has decided he won't be a candidate after all.

GOP Assemblyman Peter Lopez, Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro have been mentioned as Republican contenders, according to the site.

For now, the Republican contenders being talked about for the gubernatorial race this year include Assembly Minority Leader and Canandaigua resident Brian Kolb who has already declared he will seek the nomination, as well as possible contenders State Senator John DeFrancisco, Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro and former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra.

Possible Republican contenders include Erie County legislators Ed Rath and A.J. Baynes, chief of staff to state Sen. Patrick Gallivan.

Republican contenders include former Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joseph Lhota; Tom Allon, a publisher; billionaire businessman John Catsimatidis; and George McDonald, the head of a nonprofit that helps the homeless.

The Republican contenders are going to debate for the first time on Thursday night, so we're asking our panel to debate which Republicans have the best chance to win the nomination.

Republican contenders for the Senate seat could include Assemb.

Four Republican contenders have email lists that are greater than either of the Democrats running for president.

He was also remarkably pragmatic for a guy who has chosen a favorite candidate, saying he believes all the Republican contenders are credible and would be viable against President Obama.

Hillary Clinton reclaimed New Hampshire from her Democratic rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, while celebrity tycoon Donald Trump continued his reign at the top of Republican contenders in the PPP poll of likely voters released today.

With several possible Republican contenders mulling running, there have been no Democrats named who would toss their hats in the ring.

If the election takes place next November, multiple Republican contenders could possibly face off in a primary.

Also, a new poll has Congressman Ted Strickland leading all three potential Republican contenders for Ohio governor by anywhere from 4 to 16 points.

«Politics buffs are talking about MTA Chair Joseph Lhota and former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion as possible Republican contenders for the West Wing at City Hall, but the public hasn't caught up with the pundits,» said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

All three major Democratic candidates for president, and some of the top Republican contenders as well, have promised serious action.

Contributions come at a critical period for Villaraigosa's campaign, as he vies to come out ahead of Republican contenders in the June 5 primary.