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Earlier this week, Mr. Lazio's campaign said it could claim support from county leaders who represented nearly 70 percent of the total delegate vote at the state Republican convention, to be held in June.

Ms. Scozzafava, a state assemblywoman and former small - town mayor, was nominated to run in District 23 by Republican county leaders who quickly found their choice second - guessed by the party's conservative wing.

«This agreement is a product of the hard work of those like Gov. Andrew Cuomo and county leaders who believed that we have far more to gain when we reject divisiveness and embrace a spirit of collaboration,» Halbritter said in a statement.

Two Republican county leaders who had previously back DeFrancisco, Fred Beardsley of Oswego County and Mike Sigler of Tompkins County, announced that they had changed their endorsements on Tuesday.

Still, local Republican county leaders who do not back Turner fear a primary will drain the resources of their candidates at the expense of boosting the freshman congressman to a statewide audience.

The progressive caucus, of which both Mr. Williams and Ms.Mark - Viverito are a part, had vowed to vote as a bloc — creating a counter-weight to the county leaders who usually rule the race.

There were also a few other local factors at play - Cox's newbie chairmanship that relied on loyalty from county leaders who he hadn't made allies of, his overestimation that the Giuliani / Pataki faction of the GOP died when he beat their candidate for the chairmanship last fall, he reportedly told Republicans privately that cash - strapped Rick Lazio would drop out after the Levy juggernaut began, and on and on.

here were a number of County leaders who were enthusiastic about doing the work necessary to establish the line.

He's the only county leader who had the balls to challenge the IDC like this,» a Queens Democrat sympathetic with Mr. Crowley explained.

Not exact matches

Since his last re-election, Clarke has openly supported Republican causes on local and national right - wing media outlets; proudly trumpets on official Milwaukee County letterhead his 2013 award from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, whose leader suggested using women and children as human shields during Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's standoff with federal agents; accused Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele of having «penis envy» and being on heroin when crafting the county budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announceCounty letterhead his 2013 award from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, whose leader suggested using women and children as human shields during Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's standoff with federal agents; accused Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele of having «penis envy» and being on heroin when crafting the county budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announceCounty Executive Chris Abele of having «penis envy» and being on heroin when crafting the county budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announcecounty budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announceCounty District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announcecounty business; and created pro-gun public service announcements.

Tarrant County voters are among those May 5 who will weigh in on whether to remove elected officials or deny agreements approved by city leaders.

For the last three years, the Sonoma County Barrel Auction has celebrated Sonoma County leaders and innovators, who have shaped the heritage and history of Sonoma County winemaking.

Premier League leaders Chelsea, who last won the FA Cup in 2012, will begin their quest for an eighth title by taking on either Notts County or Peterborough United at Stamford Bridge.

Founded in 2009, the Chaffee County Breastfeeding Coalition (CCBC) is a volunteer organization comprised of community nurses, public health officials, midwives, mental health providers, child birth educators, La Leche League Leaders, nutritionists, lactation consultants, lactation counselors, and mothers who have led the way for 92 % of Chaffee infants to initiate breastfeeding.

Attachment Parenting International (API) has many dads who volunteer to share their stories and support other dads, such as API Advisory Board members Dr. Bill Sears of San Clemente, California, USA, and Sir Richard Bowlby of the UK; Torsten Klaus, also of the UK; API Leader Thiago Quieroz of Rio, Brazil; Jim Parker of Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Dave Taylor of Denver, Colorado, USA; and John Brooks of Marin County, California, USA.

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, both Republicans who are exploring gubernatorial bids, are in discussions to form a ticket to challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2018.

Long said he set up a post-primary conference call Wednesday in which all but one key party leader (Erie County Conservative Chairman Ralph Lorigo, who challenged Lazio for the party's nod and lost) were invited to participate.

DeFrancisco in 2015 sought the majority leader post, losing to Suffolk County Sen. John Flanagan, who promptly appointed him deputy majority leader.

Suffolk County is also home to Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, who is seeking a full term at the top post after succeeding the scandal - scarred former Sen. Dean Skelos as GOP leader last sLeader John Flanagan, who is seeking a full term at the top post after succeeding the scandal - scarred former Sen. Dean Skelos as GOP leader last sleader last spring.

Silver, who has been speaker since 1994 and is currently the longest - serving leader at the Capitol, also said he doesn't give much thought to breaking the record of former Speaker Oswald Heck, a Schenectady County Republican who was speaker from 1937 until his death in office in 1959.

Consider the combination of Kolbinaro — Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro — a dark horse at this point (they haven't decided who would be at the top of the ticket and who would run for LG).

Some party leaders — other than former Erie County Executive Chris Collins, who is decidedly not a fan — have been interested in Cenedella, particularly since the only declared challenger to Gillibrand, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, has so far failed to catch fire.

«I am truly humbled that leaders from the Rockland County GOP would consider me to follow our great Senator Morahan who has served our Party and our people so effectively over many years.

The county has a significant Democrat - to - Republican enrollment advantage, but has been elected GOP leaders, including County Executive Rob Astorino, who won an upset victory over former Democratic Executive Andy Spano incounty has a significant Democrat - to - Republican enrollment advantage, but has been elected GOP leaders, including County Executive Rob Astorino, who won an upset victory over former Democratic Executive Andy Spano inCounty Executive Rob Astorino, who won an upset victory over former Democratic Executive Andy Spano in 2009.

Cox, who not only drafted Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy into the race and convinced him to switch parties, but also urged GOP leaders to support him, also told Robin he's now «not sure that coalescing around one candidate is the best way to do it.»

Paladino's running mate, Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards, expressed «disappointment» that Mahoney had «failed to recognize the tsunami of support Carl Paladino has and is receiving from the people that matter — the taxpayers of the state of New York State who work hard, play by the rules, and expect their leaders to stand up for what is right.»

Speaking at an unrelated press conference on the New York City Housing Authority, IDC Leader Jeff Klein suggested the conference would play a role in filling the seat in the Senate being vacated by Sen. George Latimer, who was elected Westchester County executive earlier this month and leaves Albany at the end of the year.

«Nassau County needs an independent, experienced leader who will protect county taxpayers and stop the New York City special interests that want to impose their radical agenda on Long Island taxpayers and families.&County needs an independent, experienced leader who will protect county taxpayers and stop the New York City special interests that want to impose their radical agenda on Long Island taxpayers and families.&county taxpayers and stop the New York City special interests that want to impose their radical agenda on Long Island taxpayers and families.»

The federal government refused to grant immunity to Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, who has threatened to take the Fifth Amendment if called to testify at the political corruption trial of former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos.

Dinowitz, who chairs the Bronx Democratic County Committee (not to be confused with the county leader title, which is held by Assemblyman Carl Heastie), said he had «heard a rumor several weeks ago» that someone at state party HQ might try something along these lines, but he wasn't kept in theCounty Committee (not to be confused with the county leader title, which is held by Assemblyman Carl Heastie), said he had «heard a rumor several weeks ago» that someone at state party HQ might try something along these lines, but he wasn't kept in thecounty leader title, which is held by Assemblyman Carl Heastie), said he had «heard a rumor several weeks ago» that someone at state party HQ might try something along these lines, but he wasn't kept in the loop.

Democratic hopeful Todd Kaminsky, meanwhile, opened up his sharpest criticism yet of McGrath, linking him to disgraced former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, the Republican who both men want to replace in the Nassau County district in an April 19 special election.

Queens GOP Chairman Phil Ragusa, who is so far the most prominent county leader to flip his support from Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy to the newest gubernatorial contender, M. Myers Mermel, told me the former LG candidate's business acumen is what solcounty leader to flip his support from Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy to the newest gubernatorial contender, M. Myers Mermel, told me the former LG candidate's business acumen is what solCounty Executive Steve Levy to the newest gubernatorial contender, M. Myers Mermel, told me the former LG candidate's business acumen is what sold him.

Tioga County Chairman Dan Leonard, who is also one of the state party's regional vice chairs, called Malpass a «serious leader for serious time,» adding:

Nassau's Democratic Committee this week launched the first of what it says will be numerous advertisements targeting Democratic county executive candidate George Maragos, who assails party leaders frequently.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, and his hometown GOP chairman John Jay LaValle, whose Suffolk county committee will have the most votes at the party's nominating convention, disagree on who should run for governor, with Flanagan supporting state Sen. John DeFrancisco and LaValle endorsing Dutchess County Executive Marc Molcounty committee will have the most votes at the party's nominating convention, disagree on who should run for governor, with Flanagan supporting state Sen. John DeFrancisco and LaValle endorsing Dutchess County Executive Marc MolCounty Executive Marc Molinaro.

Duchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, who initially said back in January that he would not run statewide this year, but has since been drafted into the race by GOP leaders and is expected to announce his campaign in early April, took things a step further a sought to turn Nixon's candidacy to his advantage.

The statement evoked some criticism from Tom Dadey, who heads the Onondaga County republican party and was the first republican leader to back Turner rival Wendy Long's bid for the Senate.

Moya is close with County leaders, and as someone who is already elected, could help them solve their «Julissa problem,» as some have called it.

Deputy Senate Majority Leader John DeFrancisco hasn't had the greatest week, watching support for his bid to challenge Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo on the Republican line slowly erode as GOP leaders line up behind on a potential rival who hasn't even announced his candidacy yet, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro.

Gibson, who served three terms and is not seeking re-election because of self - imposed term limits, joins more than 60 other local and state leaders, committees and organizations who have endorsed Faso in the race, including state and local GOP and Conservative party leaders, elected officials from the 11 - county district, CNBC television host Larry Kudlow, noted political science professor Dr. Gerald Benjamin and the state Conservative Party, among others.

Donations went to State Senator John Flanagan, a Long Island Republican who's now the majority leader, State Senator Mark Grisanti, a Western New York Republican who lost reelection, and the Kings County Democratic County Committee, among many others.

Most of that money came from Erie County Democratic Party leaders, who poured cash into Cichon's campaign when late polls indicated the race had tightened, and that Cichon might be within reach of victory.

After reports from District Leaders Keen Berger and Arthur Schwartz (who announced that he was leaving the Village Reform Democratic Club), County Committeeman and County Committee Secretary, Ben Yee reported on the status of several rules changes that had been introduced at the County Committee meeting in September.

Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, who served as the former Democratic Assembly leader, announced his candidacy this month and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has designated the race as «an emerging race» as part of its Red to Blue program.

At the center of the scandal is a powerful state senator Malcolm Smith, a Democrat, who bribed Republican GOP county leaders to grant him a waiver to run as Republican in GOP mayoral primaries.

Bonomo, a major political player in the state, earned fame as the main witness who cooperated with prosecutors to convict former Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos (Nassau County) for accepting bribes.

Last weekend's rental boat accident on Lake George has prompted Warren County leaders to discuss adopting a local law that would require those who want to rent boats in the county to take a state boating safety cCounty leaders to discuss adopting a local law that would require those who want to rent boats in the county to take a state boating safety ccounty to take a state boating safety course.

Although the team is a diverse mix of Republicans, Democrats, business, religious and community leaders, the county legislature's GOP majority already has compiled a list of 14 transition members who gave a total of more than $ 60,000 to Curran's campaign.

Bharara, the prosecutor who has already won convictions against former Senate leader Dean Skelos and Assembly leader Sheldon Silver, has issued subpoenas for records related to the Buffalo Billion projects, state contracts with COR Development for Central New York projects, and for a controversial energy project in Orange County, among other things.

In New York, local faith leaders will hold a public vigil in Orange County Saturday evening in support of the families who lost loved ones killed in the Marine Corps KC - 130 crash in Mississippi Monday.