Sentences with phrase «potential lieutenant governor»

A source close to Republican presumptive gubernatorial nominee Marcus Molinaro said the panel he created to screen potential lieutenant governor candidates has 11 possibilities who could serve as his runningmate.

«The upstate Onondaga County executive, a Republican, is an influential confidante of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and is seen as a potential lieutenant governor candidate.

The mayor was believed to be on the short list for potential lieutenant governor running mates back in 2010, but was passed over by Cuomo in favor of then - Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy.

Still, Jennings as potential lieutenant governor would have revitalized my interest.

Mahoney, as you'll recall, was mentioned as a potential lieutenant governor candidate — perhaps as a running mate for Rudy Giuliani, back when we still thought he might run for something this fall.

«I'm still the mayor of the City of Albany, which is a job that I wanted I pledged myself to; it was an honor, Liz, being mentioned as an potential lieutenant governor, but I'm happy for Bob Duffy.»

Not exact matches

Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney said she was as surprised as anyone to see her name in news reports as a potential candidate for lieutenant governor, she said on an Albany radio show this morning.

A trio of statements from former state Democratic Chairwoman Judith Hope, Assemblywoman Shelly Mayer and Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan re-affirmed support for Hochul's bid for lieutenant governor alongside Cuomo and knock Samuels» potential run.

Diana, 61, a former gym teacher and restaurant owner with 26 years in politics, has also been mentioned in recent weeks as a potential candidate for lieutenant governor.

Sonju, who ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor last year, spent much of Thursday at the National Republican Congressional Committee, which is preparing for a potential Senate bid by freshman GOP Rep. Steve Daines.

Potential successors include Lovely Warren, 40, the first black female mayor of Rochester whom New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, once almost selected as his lieutenant governor.

This is not the first time Mahoney has been mentioned as a potential candidate for lieutenant governor.

In many state governments the lieutenant governor is the designated cheerleader, a potential heir apparent doomed to an endless road trip hyping the governor and his or her programs.

Sen. Paterson shares his thoughts on the role of a lieutenant governor, tells the story of how he was offered the spot, discusses the possibility of a takeover of the Senate by Democrats, and speculates on the potential Democratic infighting that may result.

Miller was considered a potential Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Virginia in 2013.