Sentences with phrase «considers frontrunners»

Joseph MacManus, a 30 - year veteran of the foreign service, is a top candidate to become ambassador to Colombia and was considered the frontrunner before conservatives began voicing opposition to his nomination a few weeks ago, according to several GOP sources.

Although Oklahoma OT Lane Johnson (+150) is considered the frontrunner, other options include DT Star Lotulelei (+175) and DE Dion Jordan (+200) who played under Kelly at Oregon.

There's beef escalating between Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell, the two 21 - year - olds unanimously considered frontrunners for the NBA's Rookie of the Year award this season.

The award was not issued in 2009 or 2010 despite that Kufuor was widely considered a frontrunner.

Katz, a lobbyist, will be locked in a tough battle for control of Borough Hall with heavyweight opponents including City Councilman Peter Vallone, widely considered the frontrunner, Councilman Leroy Comrie, and State Senator Jose Peralta.

Flanagan, who is considered a frontrunner for the GOP nod, but has not yet announced his intentions, said he was «as surprised as a bunch of people» to learn of Lazio's potential interest in the job, but tried to put a more - the - merrier sping on things.

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Stringer was considered the frontrunner in the race until Spitzer, New York's former governor, made his surprising entry into the race earlier this month.

Latimer, 58, a former Rye councilman and county legislator, has been considered the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination since Oppenheimer announced she wouldn't seek a 15th term in the Senate.

He is considered the frontrunner in a primary race against, among others, political newcomer Gustavo Rivera, who is supported by a wide range of politicians and others from outside his district.

Three former Cabinet ministers are considered frontrunners: Iain Gray, Cathy Jamieson and Andy Kerr.

We interviewed one the candidates, Ellen Young, who is considered the frontrunner.

Pataki was considered the frontrunner from the start of the 1998 campaign for governor.

Malliotakis jumped into the mayoral race relatively late, in April, at a time when a well - funded candidate, millionaire real estate executive Paul Massey, was considered the frontrunner.

Earlier in the week, Westchester County businessman Harry Wilson - considered a frontrunner by many in the GOP establishment - decided he would not enter the governor's race.

In a city where registered Democrats greatly outnumber registered Republicans, the winners of the Democratic primary will be considered the frontrunners in November general election.

Caroline Kennedy, considered the frontrunner for the post, formally withdrew her name from consideration Wednesday night, citing personal reasons.

Assemblywoman Vanessa Gibson is considered the frontrunner in this contest.

The former London mayor was once considered a frontrunner to succeed David Cameron.

While McDormand been widely considered a frontrunner for the best - actress Oscar in a competitive year, McDonagh (himself a solid contender for both director and original screenplay) has been doing the heavy lifting on the campaign trail.

The above two are considered the frontrunners, but I could even see Silver Linings Playbook and maybe even Life of Pi winning at this point.

One could argue that only one incumbent is considered the frontrunner to win again making this a potentially unusual Emmy night - though knowing the Academy they'll probably deliver more repeats than people expect.

That could again be the case this year, though she's starting out not being considered the frontrunner, so maybe this will be a good luck change of pace for her?

According to the New York Post's Page Six, Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air, The Twilight Saga), Felicity Jones (Cemetery Junction, Like Crazy) and Imogen Poots (Fright Night, 28 Weeks Later) are considered frontrunners for the role, which isn't identified but is presumably that of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter.

Is there a precedent for such a resolutely bleak film as Biutiful to be considered a frontrunner?

Starring Hugh Jackman as Gary Hart as well as Vera Farmiga, and J.K. Simmons, the film details the rise and fall of Hart, considered the frontrunner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination.

Both games should probably be considered the frontrunners for the «Game of the Year» award, but they'll also have to compete with PUBG Corporation's PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Platinum Games's Nier: Automata, and Nintendo's Super Mario Odyssey for the coveted honor.

Not exact matches

Speculation ran high that the former Republican nominee would consider a third run for the White House after he took to the stage on Thursday to speak out against current frontrunner Donald Trump.

The research firm has a Hold on General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), the most likeable automaker on the Street, and a Hold on Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), which some consider the industry frontrunner.

With Chelsea looking like one of the frontrunners to sign Atletico Madrid winger Arda Turan this summer, here's a look at five alternatives for the Blues to consider instead...

LaQuan McGowan is considered a Piesman frontrunner, but his teammate Trevor Clemons - Valdez has something to say about that.

He had a superb second half of last season, for sure, but his talents really lie in bringing the attacking midfielders into the game, and isn't considered to be a frontrunner for the top scorer award next season.

This potent attack was led by returning quarterback Geno Smith, who is considered one of the early Heisman frontrunners.

TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin, considered among the frontrunners for the Heisman Trophy, amassed 338... more

Impressively, the young star has taken his game to even higher levels in the current Premier League campaign, and it could be argued that Alli should now be considered as the frontrunner to claim the PFA Player of the Year award this year.

The man widely regarded as frontrunner to become the next commissioner of the Metropolitan police has said the government should consider talking to al - Qaida.

Ahead of a shakeup scheduled for later this year, he was widely considered to be the frontrunner for a seat on the Standing Committee, the nine - person body at the top of the Party hierarchy.

Molinaro is considered the GOP frontrunner for governor, with state Sen. John DeFrancisco providing the strongest competition.

The Patriotic Party (formerly called Workers» Party) consider the European Union as a frontrunner of global imperialism.

Bloomberg accused reporters of trying to drive a wedge between him and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, widely considered to be the frontrunner in the race.

My GOP source explained that Romney, thanks to his 2008 run and tenure as governor in neighboring Massachusetts, is considered a strong frontrunner in New York — particularly with ex-Gov.

Cuomo is considered the overwhelming frontrunner in the race.

Kaminsky, who is considered by many as the frontrunner, is the former acting deputy chief of the Public Integrity Section for the Eastern District of New York.

Astorino, the GOP's 2014 candidate, had been considered the 2018 frontrunner.

DeFrancisco is widely considered to be one of the frontrunners to replace the majority leader should he step down.

Considered at the time the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination, instead he stepped aside, clearing the path to the White House for then Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton.

The frontrunner for the Democratic nod is Rory Reid, chairman of the Clark County Commission, but state Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley is also considering the race.

The defeat last year of frontrunner Hillary Clinton was an especially tough loss, considering hacked emails revealed that committee leaders tried to give Clinton the edge over primary challengers.

Polls suggest Cuomo — who has shot down suggestions he's considering a 2016 presidential bid — is the overwhelming frontrunner in November's gubernatorial election.

Do you consider yourself an underdog or the frontrunner?