Sentences with phrase «known state senator»

Astorino often compares himself to Pataki, who was a little - known state senator way behind in the polls when he surged to an upset victory on Election Day, ousting a national liberal icon, former Gov. Mario Cuomo.

He propelled Pataki, then a little - known state senator, to victory against former Gov. Mario Cuomo in 1994 with the help of state party chairman Bill Powers.

And, the chairman — as many underdog Republicans have before him — likes to remind everyone that a little - known state senator named Pataki came out of nowhere back in 1994 and defeated the liberal lion, former Gov. Mario Cuomo, in a major upset victory.

But a lot of people around here are politically connected, it's that kind of neighborhood, they know the state senator or congressman.

This past year, the IDC Action Group has gotten to know our State Senator, Jeff Klein, quite well.

Not exact matches

Other state legislators reacted to Delta's Saturday tweet like Rick Jeffares, a candidate for lieutenant governor and former state senator, who tweeted that he is «leading the charge to let Delta know their attack on the NRA and our 2nd Amendment is unacceptable.»

If New York State's lawmakers, not known for getting along terribly well, can find a way forward together, I'm hopeful that our U.S. senators can, too.

And you look at some states, where already I'm very close in Texas, and you know you have a senator from Texas.

Trump also echoed Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat who fiercely attacked him this week, in attacking what's known as the investor - state dispute - settlement procedure.

I want to say that this is our opportunity to talk to President Trump, um, Governor Rick Scott, and state — State Senator Marco Rubio, to make sure that they know we are talking directly to them and all other members of the United States government that are being funded by the N.R.A., to tell them now is the time to get on the right side of state — State Senator Marco Rubio, to make sure that they know we are talking directly to them and all other members of the United States government that are being funded by the N.R.A., to tell them now is the time to get on the right side of State Senator Marco Rubio, to make sure that they know we are talking directly to them and all other members of the United States government that are being funded by the N.R.A., to tell them now is the time to get on the right side of this.

Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, said enactment of the resolution «restores states» rights over a Washington - knows - best mentality.»

Senator Joseph Montoya of New Mexico added fuel to the fire by stating that anyone born north of the border could not know anything at all about chili, so he entered his wife's Mexican chili!

He is so fond of the sport that he is known as «Florida's third senator» for his forays on the links of the Sunshine State.

You know, if I'd made that shot, I could probably have been the youngest senator in the history of the state of Ohio.

RACHEL JACKSON: Yes, actually I found out about the federal bill and they knew about Mikael's bill on the assembly floor and so I drafted a mirror bill and gave it to senator Kennedy, New York State Senator Kennedy and he really ran with it and introduced it to the senate and so together where Tim and Kennedy have been working with him to get approval for that, so I was lobbying in Albany and that's where I got to meet Mikael and spoke with a lot of the assembly members, a lot of the senators and there was real overwhelming support senator Kennedy, New York State Senator Kennedy and he really ran with it and introduced it to the senate and so together where Tim and Kennedy have been working with him to get approval for that, so I was lobbying in Albany and that's where I got to meet Mikael and spoke with a lot of the assembly members, a lot of the senators and there was real overwhelming support Senator Kennedy and he really ran with it and introduced it to the senate and so together where Tim and Kennedy have been working with him to get approval for that, so I was lobbying in Albany and that's where I got to meet Mikael and spoke with a lot of the assembly members, a lot of the senators and there was real overwhelming support for it.

I know this guy thinks the Paris / Paris thing was oh so witty, but who would want a United States Senator MORE «familiar» with a town of maybe 3 or 4 thousand people that has to be 99 % white?

Seeking his fourth term, the senator is well - known for trying to regularly visit all 62 of the state's counties at least once every year.

In a statement by his Personal Assistant, Harvester Charles, Okonkwo said: «PDP no doubt, witnessed a gale of parallel primary elections in Anambra State but Senator Okonkwo emerged the winner of the only primary election monitored by INEC and which the authentic state executive participateState but Senator Okonkwo emerged the winner of the only primary election monitored by INEC and which the authentic state executive participatestate executive participated in.

the Republican senators knew more than the Democrats about the state finances and budget.

From his roles in the Patricia Etteh saga culminating in the now notorious and ignoble image of Dino in his torn attire on the floor of the House; to his alleged threat to beat up a woman, a fellow senator and wife of former Lagos State Governor, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to the controversial paternity issue with a known Nollywood actress; to his ostentatious display of personal wealth such as his expensive automobiles, to his certificate scandal and many more, what is it that Dino represents that should be the envy of the right - thsenator and wife of former Lagos State Governor, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to the controversial paternity issue with a known Nollywood actress; to his ostentatious display of personal wealth such as his expensive automobiles, to his certificate scandal and many more, what is it that Dino represents that should be the envy of the right - thSenator Oluremi Tinubu, to the controversial paternity issue with a known Nollywood actress; to his ostentatious display of personal wealth such as his expensive automobiles, to his certificate scandal and many more, what is it that Dino represents that should be the envy of the right - thinking?

To me, Tom Libous will always be a friend, a mentor, and one of the finest Senators this state has ever known.»

«He's been my state senator for much of my life, so I answered honestly: no.

But Long also insisted she has no role as a contender for a federal office in championing the repeal of any state law, although she did say she would have voted «no» on the marriage bill last summer had she been a state senator.

«We're here today to deliver a clear message that the richest state senator from the richest state senate district — and you've known me for a long time so I'm calling it straight - you do not speak for us!

Schneiderman's Upper West Side neighbors and former constituents from when he was a state senator are particularly bewildered by the allegations against him, wondering if they ever really knew him at all.

«Now, as the next state Senator for Manhattan and Brooklyn, I know Brian will work with me to continue New York's proud tradition as the progressive capital of our country.

Now, as the next State Senator for Manhattan and Brooklyn, I know Brian will work with me to continue New York's proud tradition as the progressive capital of our country.

«The reason we saved Wadleigh's middle school is because the entire community worked together in unity to make sure that everyone knew, from the mayor to the Chancellor to the DOE, that we were going to stand and fight,» said State Senator Brian Benjamin, who had engaged in meetings with the DOE and helped organize a protest to prevent the school from becoming only a high school.

Voters across the state are letting their State Senators know that comprehensive campaign finance reform should be an important legislative priority before the end of the legislative sesstate are letting their State Senators know that comprehensive campaign finance reform should be an important legislative priority before the end of the legislative sesState Senators know that comprehensive campaign finance reform should be an important legislative priority before the end of the legislative session.

«We know that NYRA can probably tighten their belt, but what we need is a response from our state senators.»

You should know that back in 2009, my friend and former New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate was accused of slashing his girlfriend in a jealous rage, facing serious charges at trial for those accusations.

But June 8, 2009 will go down as the start of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern state political history: the day two Democratic senators — Pedro Espada Jr. and Hiram Monserrate — defected to the GOP and threw state government into a month of chaos when no bills were considered and nobody really knew who was in charge.

State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox released a statement today slamming the junior senator for voting «no» on the tax cut deal President Obama cut with the GOP, breaking with senior Sen. Chuck Schumer in the process.

The term refers to U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy and has its origins in the period in the United States known as the Second Red Scare, lasting roughly from 1947 to 1956 and characterized by heightened political repression as well as a campaign spreading fear of Communist influence on American institutions and of espionage by Soviet agents.

More likely results are a one seat gain for Democrats (e.g. Heller), a two seat gain for Republicans (e.g. lose Heller but gain the seats of Claire McCaskill of Missouri, Jon Tester of Montana, and Joe Donnelly of Indiana; three Democrats known for the weakness of their 2012 Republican opponents), or a nine seat gain (e.g. every state votes for Senator as it voted for president in 2016).

News this week that the FBI raided the offices of yet another New York State lawmaker has pushed into the limelight a little known piece of legislation authored by a Long Island senator.

State Senator Avella said, «It's ridiculous that New Yorkers vote on ballots designed for machines no longer in use.

But it has been said that the Americans are likely to vote for the experienced Mrs. Clinton, who was once an aide worker, former First Lady, a Senator and a Secretary of State in the Obama administration, and Nana Addo, knowing the influence the American elections has on the Ghanaian one, is clearly distancing himself from Mr. Donald Trump, who is being described as belligerent, anti-black, anti-Islam, anti-Mexico, among others.

The two factions are the one loyal to the state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi popularly known as SENACO and the one loyal to a former Governor of the state, Alhaji Lam Adesina known as LAMISTS, now «Unity Forum.»

While we all wish that this process had been more open and democratic, I know that Brian will be terrific State Senator who will stand for our values and bring badly needed reform to the Albany status quo.»

As a former state senator, Harris is familiar with the workings of the legislature — «I know he knows this building so well.»

That was the title of outspoken State Senator Rubén Díaz, Sr.'s latest «What You Should Know» statement that very directly compared allegations placed against President Bill Clinton to those against Assemblyman Vito Lopez.

State Senator Gustavo Rivera said he has family members in Puerto Rico who are safe, and remarked that he was fortunate to know their status.

State Senator Daniel Squadron, now running for Public Advocate, has doggedly advocated on behalf of a little - known cause in each of his three terms.

State Senator Leroy Comrie said, «The catastrophe known as New York's election law was on national display last month.

Mr. Rangel, 85 and the dean of the city's congressional delegation, is set to step down in 2016 after representing Harlem since 1971, and the vacant seat has attracted the attention of State Senator Bill Perkins, Assemblyman Keith Wright, and Adam Clayton Powell IV, the son of Mr. Rangel's legendary predecessor in Congress Adam Clayton Powell Jr., as well as several lesser - known candidates.

I have long admired Brian's record of fighting for progressive values in the Assembly and I know that he will make Brooklyn proud as our next State Senator.

Colorado's state senators are elected to a four - year term that begins on first day of the legislative session after their election, which begins no later than 10:00 AM on the second Wednesday of January.

Political watchers and other pundits, had projected Americans to vote for the experienced Mrs. Clinton, who was once an aide worker, former First Lady, a Senator and a Secretary of State in the first Obama administration, and Nana Addo, knowing the influence the American elections had on the Ghanaian one, clearly distanced himself from Mr. Trump, who ahead of the American election, was described as belligerent, anti-black, anti-Islam, anti-Mexico, among others.

It is also true that I slept in my house in Abuja on Wednesday 23/08/17, But Senator Kasamu's informant did not know I left Abuja on Thursday 24/08/17 afternoon (the day of the incident), with Senator Ahmed Makarfi and others to Ibadan on a peace mission to the Oyo State PDP from where I travelled to Ekiti.