Sentences with phrase «attorney general campaign»

Herring's 2013 attorney general campaign was endorsed by The Washington Post, former Virginia House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong, former Virginia Democratic Party Chairman Brian Moran, in addition to the following list of public officials: [49][50][51]

Gianaris has $ 309,000 in a Senate committee, but the bulk of his cash lies in a $ 1.4 million fund that was established for a potential 2006 attorney general campaign that never fully materialized.

The NYC public advocate will reportedly launch her Democratic attorney general campaign on Wednesday.

Assemblyman Richard Brodsky's attorney general campaign continues to dip into the Assembly well for help.

He worked on the successful attorney general campaign of Democrat Eliot Spitzer, for Democrat Mark Green and other Democrats, and on the unsuccessful campaign for state comptroller by Republican Harry Wilson in 2010.

ConTon's Nick Reisman found this ad for the 2006 state attorney general campaign in which a youthful Andrew Cuomo touts the fact that he had landed the endorsement of the man whose shoes he was then seeking to fill: Gubernatorial race golden boy Spitzer.

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By that time, multiple senior members of the campaign had been in contact with high - ranking Russians, including incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn, incoming Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and senior adviser Jared Kushner.

«If reports are accurate that Attorney General Sessions — a prominent surrogate for Donald Trump — met with Ambassador Kislyak during the campaign, and failed to disclose this fact during his confirmation, it is essential that he recuse himself from any role in the investigation of Trump campaign ties to the Russians,» said Rep. Adam Schiff of California, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.

«They're not thrilled that he's already jumping ship to run for higher office because that's exactly what he campaigned against and what he promised he wouldn't do, be a ladder - climbing career politician,» Petersen said, noting a JTD strategies poll that found half of Missouri voters think Hawley could be using his attorney general career as a stepping stone to higher office.

Loretta Lynch, attorney general under President Barack Obama during the 2016 campaign, at the time showed an interest in avoiding using the word «investigation» to describe the FBI's interest in Clinton's email server, Comey said.

Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller in mid-May as special counsel overseeing the the investigation into whether the President Donald Trump's campaign colluded with Russian officials during the 2016 election, noted that under the special counsel regulations, only the attorney general has the authority to fire such an appointee.

At all times throughout the course of the campaign, the confirmation process, and since becoming attorney general, I have dedicated myself to the highest standards.

On Wednesday, Trump told The New York Times that he wouldn't have hired Attorney General Jeff Sessions if he had known Sessions would recuse himself from the investigation into Russia's election interference and whether his campaign team collaborated at all.

During the campaign, Trump and other Republicans vigorously criticized a meeting between then - Attorney General Loretta Lynch and former President Bill Clinton, husband of Trump's general election opGeneral Loretta Lynch and former President Bill Clinton, husband of Trump's general election opgeneral election opponent.

Since 2013, Washington's attorney general Bob Ferguson has alleged that the GMA illegally tried to hide the names of its donors to a campaign to kill state Initiative 522, which would have required food labels for genetically modified ingredients.

The state of Washington's attorney general is seeking $ 14 million from the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), alleging the GMA created an «elaborate scheme» to secretly fund a multimillion dollar campaign to kill a food labeling initiative.

He has repeatedly called Sessions — who recused himself in March from all matters relating to the 2016 campaigns and the Russia investigation after it emerged that he had not disclosed his conversations with Kislyak — a «weak» attorney general, and urged the DOJ and Republicans to investigate Clinton and the Democrats for their alleged «collusion» with the Russians.

The political cloud over Attorney General Jeff Sessions» decision to step back from any investigation touching the Trump campaign may have a silver lining for a law enforcement officer who appears preoccupied by violent crime, drugs and immigration.

Sessions had said during his confirmation hearing for attorney general that he «did not have communications with the Russians» while he served as a campaign surrogate for Donald Trump.

Trump's swift turnaround, in particular, put Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein in an awkward position, since it was Rosenstein who penned the memo — arguing that Comey erred in his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation during the 2016 campaign by, in essence, being too tough on her — that served as the cover story.

This prompted Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to remind the Angelides Commission that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Office of Thrift Supervision were «actively engaged in a campaign to thwart state efforts to avert the coming crisis.»

The Facebook COO has also recently donated to California Attorney General Kamala Harris» Senate campaign.

The Washington Attorney General is seeking at least $ 14 million from the food industry, alleging a trade association broke public disclosure laws by shielding the names of companies that contributed to a campaign against an initiative that would have required food makers to label products with GMOs.

OLYMPIA — The Washington Attorney General's Office is seeking at least $ 14 million from a food industry association, alleging it tried to secretly finance the campaign against a GMO labeling initiative in 2013, according to previously sealed court documents released Wednesday.

The attorney generals from 20 states announced plans to work with environmental campaign groups on ongoing or potential investigations into whether Exxon misled investors decades ago about the impact their business had on climate change.

Gov. Eric Greitens» former campaign manager told the Missouri attorney general's office that the governor knowingly lied to the state ethics commission about how he came to possess a donor list belonging to a veterans charity.

Immediately after the shootings on Wednesday, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said she was working with the crowdfunding site to make sure would - be scammers wouldn't be able to create fraudulent campaigns.

This settlement should have been considered a campaign expense «because the funds were paid for the purpose of influencing the 2016 presidential general election,» Paul S. Ryan, a campaign finance expert at the group, said in a letter addressed to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosegeneral election,» Paul S. Ryan, a campaign finance expert at the group, said in a letter addressed to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod J. RoseGeneral Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod J. RoseGeneral Rod J. Rosenstein.

A CNN analysis has found that embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt paid himself nearly $ 65,000 in reimbursements from his two campaigns for Oklahoma attorney general, a move at least...

Today, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testified before the House Judiciary Committee and faced tough questions from both sides about Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia's attack on our 2016 election.

A CNN analysis has found that embattled Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt paid himself nearly $ 65,000 in reimbursements from his two campaigns for Oklahoma attorney general, a move at least one...

According to the New York Times, the memo says that shortly after being sworn in as deputy attorney general last spring, Rosenstein re-approved an existing wiretap on former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page.

Rosenstein is, in fact, the man who is overseeing the Mueller investigation after his boss, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, recused himself from any investigation into Russian meddling because of his role in President Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Attorney General Jeff Session's decision to recuse himself from a federal investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government in the 2016 election already has caused a deep rift in his relationship with Trump.

Kraken's CEO pointed out the short turnaround time requested by the Attorney General's office, and the public nature of the request, making it clear that the Attorney General's request is more of a public relations campaign directed towards cryptocurrency exchanges rather than an honest attempt at getting information about the companies» operations.

San Jose City Councilmembers Raul Peralez, Chappie Jones and Sergio Jimenez endorsed Antonio Villaraigosa for governor... Insurance commissioner candidate Asif Mahmood has been endorsed by Antioch Councilmember Monica Wilson; Skyler Tempel, Vice Chair Riverside Democratic Party and Monterey Councilmember Alan Haffa... The Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, San Francisco's largest Democratic Club, has endorsed Dave Jones for attorney general... State Treasurer John Chiang's campaign for governor announced the endorsement of the AAPI Democratic Club of San Diego... The Latino Victory Fund endorsed Gil Cisneros in CA - 39.

Republican House whip Dick Armey charged that Hillary Clinton was a Marxist; Thomas protégé Clint Bolick pinned the title of «quota queen» on the nominee for assistant attorney general, Lani Guinier; Senator Jesse Helms railed that Housing and Urban Development nominee Roberta Achtenberg was «a damn lesbian,» and various conservatives started a whispering campaign that Attorney General nominee Janet Reno was an alcoholic and a attorney general, Lani Guinier; Senator Jesse Helms railed that Housing and Urban Development nominee Roberta Achtenberg was «a damn lesbian,» and various conservatives started a whispering campaign that Attorney General nominee Janet Reno was an alcoholic and a lgeneral, Lani Guinier; Senator Jesse Helms railed that Housing and Urban Development nominee Roberta Achtenberg was «a damn lesbian,» and various conservatives started a whispering campaign that Attorney General nominee Janet Reno was an alcoholic and a Attorney General nominee Janet Reno was an alcoholic and a lGeneral nominee Janet Reno was an alcoholic and a lesbian.

«Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told special counsel Robert Mueller in a classified August 2, 2017, memo that he should investigate allegations that President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort was «colluding with Russian government officials» to interfere in the 2016 presidential election, prosecutors in the Russia probe revealed late Monday night.

Former Attorney General and avowed critique of the John Mahama administration Martin Alamisi Amidu has confessed that his anti- corruption campaign against John Dramani Mahama and his appointees were based on mere public perception.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign after it was revealed he met with the Russian ambassador during Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's re-election campaign is set to report having more than $ 8.5 million in cash on hand, his biggest war chest ever.

«From LGBT rights to public transportation to criminal justice reform, Eric Schneiderman has always stood up for our values and delivered — that is why I am supporting him for attorney general,» Mendez added in a statement released by the senator's campaign.

Also set to appear at the event is John Cahill, a former top aide to Pataki and 2014 candidate for attorney general, state Republican Chairman Ed Cox, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, and Senate Republican Campaign Committee Chair Cathy Young.

Stringer's campaign also noted that Spitzer said in 1996 (two years after his first failed run for state attorney general): «I reveal my tax returns every year.

Spitzer's campaign has played heavily on his time as attorney general — an office he held for two successful terms compared to his disasterous governorship — going as far in an online ad to suggest Wall Street is scared of his candidacy.

The mailer hits Maloney on a variety of topics — from his involvement in the post-Troopergate scandal damage control for former Gov. Eliot Spitzer, to the fact that he has never held elected office and received only 9 percent of the vote in his campaign for state attorney general in 2006.

«Well, a poll released today made clear that New York Democrats aren't interested in the standard political games the other attorney general candidates are playing,» the e-mail from Dinallo's campaign manager John Kenny continues.

The campaign of Rep. Claudia Tenney on Tuesday released an online petition blasting former FBI Director James Comey, his ex-deputy James McCabe, former Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Hillary Clinton, calling to «lock them up» over alleged crimes.

Lobbying filings show Lyft has retained Berlin Rosen, a consulting firm with ties to Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration and has done campaign work for a host of elected officials, including Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has stepped up efforts to request tax information from dozens of tax - exempt «social welfare» groups founded by Karl Rove and by former Obama administration staffers who are believed to be spending millions on 2012 campaigns.