Sentences with phrase «lieutenant governor who»

«We have a lieutenant governor who has not missed a beat, covered the state back and forth, and repeatedly worked with all of us, championed countless countless issues, not just women's issues...»

«New Yorkers deserve a lieutenant governor who has shown she can deliver for them, not someone just looking to fill time during his summer vacation,» said Rangel.

ALBANY — Kathy Hochul, the state lieutenant governor who has logged tens of thousands of miles promoting Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and his policies, again is facing questions about her political future after the governor recently promoted her as an ideal candidate to run for Congress.

But Mr. Paterson, the lieutenant governor who would succeed Mr. Spitzer in the event of a resignation, only learned of the allegations at midday, from an aide to the governor.

After all, he was running in a primary last year against the sitting lieutenant governor who had the endorsement of the outgoing two - term governor and the rest of the Democratic party establishment.

The surprise selection of Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy — a tax - cutting, tough - talking ex-police chief — was meant to bolster Cuomo's tack to the political right and deliver on his pledge to pick a lieutenant governor who would be ready to take charge immediately if needed.

The move by Georgia's statehouse was not a complete surprise as earlier in the week Casey Cagle, Georgia's lieutenant governor who presides over Georgia's Senate, said in a tweet he would «kill any tax legislation» that helps Delta unless the company continues ties with the NRA.

Seventeen states elect the governor and the lieutenant governor separately, such as Missouri, West Virginia, Vermont and New Hampshire — all of which have governors and lieutenant governors who are in different parties.

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.»

Smith, previously Minnesota's lieutenant governor, was appointed to serve as her state's senator following the resignation of Al Franken, who became embroiled in controversy after several women came forward with sexual harassment allegations against him.

Specifically, regarding the political motivations of Ailes» detractors, Guilfoyle — the former first lady of San Francisco when she was married to the city's former Democratic Mayor Gavin Newsom, who is now California's lieutenant governor — said Ailes and Fox News have been targets for a long time.

Swift, who was elevated from lieutenant governor, has a 2 - year - old daughter and is expecting twins in June.

The conflict, in part, is easy to see, given that Spitzer elevated Paterson from Senate minority leader to lieutenant governor, who then became the state's first black governor following the March 2008 resignation.

Gov. David Paterson this morning gave a big shout - out to Bob Duffy, who is running for the lieutenant governor post Paterson himself once held, saying the Rochester mayor is ready to step in and lead the state if necessary.

Cuomo has faced little friction in his Democratic primary run for re-election for governor, but his lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, is fending off a liberal insurgent — Brooklyn Councilman Jumaaane Williams, who is winning early support — before she even hits the campaign trail.

The groups also endorse Jumaane Williams, who is running for lieutenant governor in a Democratic primary.

«This is not a time to be a politician, whether it be in the district or, in my case, running lieutenant governor,» said Samuels, who gave up his LG bid after first saying he would primary AG Andrew Cuomo's pick, Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy.

Queens City Councilman Eric Ulrich said he's «seriously considering» a bid for lieutenant governor against Cuomo's running mate, Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul, after being approached by Senate Deputy Majority Leader John DeFrancisco, who's running for governor.

[The groups also endorse Jumaane Williams, who is running for lieutenant governor in a Democratic primary.]

«We see Andrew Cuomo nowhere in our neighborhoods, and he's shifting to the right, which is why he chose (Rochester Mayor) Robert Duffy as his lieutenant governor, who is a former Republican, who's a right - wing and conservative in his approach to education and policing our people.

Also at 9:30 a.m., Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, and 16 other people who were arrested protesting the deportation of immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir will appear before a judge, 100 Centre St., Manhattan.

Her announcement Thursday that she will be a candidate for the post sets up a possible showdown with Susan Bysiewicz, who is running for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont.

Mr. Wilson, a Republican who spent 15 years as Nelson A. Rockefeller's lieutenant governor before he became governor after Mr. Rockefeller's resignation, died in 2000.

The lieutenant governor, who has criss - crossed the state since joining with Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2014, has added another level to her portfolio: pitching New York to foreign companies.

The Working Families Party tapped three unknowns — all attorneys — to run for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general at its convention in Buffalo today, signaling a clear willingness to deal with Democratic nominee Andrew Cuomo, who took a pass on its line.

Two officials who are proudly to Cuomo's left — New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito — gave formal nominating speeches for the governor and lieutenant governor, respectively.

Cheering from the pews of the First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, many held signs in support of Nixon and City Council Member Jumaane Williams, who received the WFP endorsement in his bid for lieutenant governor.

Ravitch recalled during his brief tenure as lieutenant governor taking note of the numerous lobbyists who came to town when the legislature was in session.

But Fetterman is back on the ballot again, having prevailed in Tuesday's Democratic primary to be his party's nominee for lieutenant governor, where he'll share a ticket with incumbent Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, who is running for a second term.

Kathy Hochul, who was officially nominated as the party's lieutenant governor candidate, faulted Astorino for questioning Cuomo's commitment to spend $ 1 billion in Buffalo over 10 years.

The latest name to emerge on the Democratic side is Ramapo Town Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence, who is running now running a longshot bid to be the next lieutenant governor.

The New York Times endorsed Zephyr Teachout's running mate, Columbia Law Prof. Tim Wu, over former Rep. Kathy Hochul for lieutenant governor, saying: «Albany needs an independent voice, someone who can bring fresh ideas to a very stale and often corrupt political culture.

«My choice is to continue on as lieutenant governor and to run for re-election with the governor and not be distracted by individuals who would like me to consider beating Chris Collins this year,» Hochul said in an interview with The Buffalo News.

Gov. Dave Heineman (R), who is ineligible to run again due to term limits, announced plans to quickly select Nebraska's third lieutenant governor in less than two years.

For ideas, Cuomo turned to Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney, a Republican who has supported him and is even rumored to be a possible candidate for his lieutenant governor.

Steve Levy rapped Rick Lazio's choice for lieutenant governor as «bland» and «safe,» but the Democrat who's vying to get on the Republican line for the top job in New York has been turned down by at least three of his own prospects, according to multiple sources.

A possible upstate addition to the ticket is Rochester's mayor, Robert Duffy, a popular former police chief, who some Democrats hope will run for lieutenant governor.

In addition, a progressive Democrat and wealthy businessman who's been a harsh critic of Cuomo is threatening to try to get on the ballot for lieutenant governor.

«When you look at who represents our government, the federal on down, the president, the vice president, the governor, the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, the mayor, the city comptroller, the speaker of the City Council, they do have one thing in common,» he added.

And while the governor did not attend the ribbon cutting for the new convention center, he sent his lieutenant, Kathy Hochul, who was full of praise for both the facility and her «adopted city.»

Cuomo at first disputed Heaney's characterization of Percoco, who the governor has in the past likened to a brother, and SUNY Poly president Alain Kaloyeros as his «top lieutenants.»

John Faso, a lawyer and former Assembly minority leader who has had fund - raisers at the track, strongly disagrees with Paterson on the legality of appointing a lieutenant governor.

The «Stop Common Core» party candidates would include Astorino and his running mate, lieutenant governor candidate Chris Moss, as well as other Republican candidates for statewide offices and federal or local contenders who want to run on the line, he said.

«POTUS» is the common acronym used for the president of the United States and Dennis M could refer to Dennis Mehiel a prominent Democratic fundraiser who ran for lieutenant governor in 2006.

He spent portions of six days in Erie in the first eight months of 2015, despite having a lieutenant governor from the area who frequently promotes his agenda there.

At the end of stirring and emotional remarks on Martin Luther King Day, Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams, who had been mulling a primary challenge to Cuomo, announced that he is instead exploring a run for lieutenant governor.

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Vanderhoef, a Republican who ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor as John Faso's running mate in 2006, recently announced he won't seek a fifth four year term in 2013.

The committees had usually been appointed by the lieutenant governor (who is ex officio President of the Senate).

One of the loudest opponents of the Spitzer plan was Cuomo's now - running mate for lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, who at the time was Erie County clerk.