Sentences with phrase «run for attorney»

After announcing his intentions to run for the attorney general's position, Humbach said New York state residents suffered another blow against their confidence in government.

Rice, a Long Island Democrat, said New York's prohibition on seeking two offices at once means she «can not run for Attorney General at this time.»

Chris Mattei, a former federal prosecutor from Hartford and one of five Democrats seeking the party's nomination to run for attorney general, also said Esty should resign.

Michael Garcia will be speaking on Tuesday and maybe he can be drafted to Run for Attorney General or dare I say GOVERNOR

She lost in the Democratic primary for governor in 2002 and in a run for attorney general in 2006.

But Koppell tells Benjamin that he has «toyed» with the idea of running for state Senate if the current holder of that office, Eric Schneiderman, vacates his seat to run for attorney general if, as expected, the current holder of that office, Andrew Cuomo, runs for governor.

Maybe state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman runs against Cuomo the Democratic primary and opens up a slot for Bharara to run for Attorney General (Score = Possible, but unlikely).

Behind the marching, munching and merengue at today's Dominican Day Parade, a fierce power struggle is shaping up in the open state Senate seat created by Eric Schneiderman's decision to run for attorney general.

Klein in turn is expected to be plotting a run for Attorney General or perhaps Governor.

Ms. James said that echoes of her run for attorney general can be found in her political and legal career.

Yesterday, Bloomberg said he would support Donovan should he run for attorney general.

At the convention, Republicans unanimously nominated ex-Pataki aide John Cahill to run for attorney general against incumbent Eric Schneiderman and Onondaga County Comptroller Bob Antonacci to challenge state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

While he gave Cuomo $ 20,000 to support his 2006 run for attorney general, Trump gave the same amount to the Republican candidate, Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

And GOP sources close to Donovan believe that Cox is ducking their man in hope that would - be gubernatorial candidate Rick Lazio will agree to run for attorney general, instead.

Campaign finance rules allow city funds to be easily transferred to a state account, and could help Garodnick finance a potential statewide run for attorney general or state comptroller in 2017.

State Sen. Michael Gianaris: The Queens Democrat was geared up to run for attorney general in 2006, but bowed out to make way for Cuomo.

Republican Manny Alicandro was left alone in the run for attorney general, when Eric Schneiderman resigned on Monday.Photo: Michael Bucher / The Wall Street Journal

Now, after just running for another full term in NOvember, she wants to ditch the people of Nassau County to run for Attorney General.

Speaking of Brodsky, the State Assemblyman from Westchester is rumored to be considering a run for Attorney General next year.

Cuomo spent years repairing relationships and reached out extensively to black leaders ahead of his 2006 run for attorney general, making their support conspicuous.

On Monday, Fordham Law School professor and 2014 gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout announced she had formed an exploratory committee to run for attorney general.

Laying the groundwork for a possible run for attorney general, state Sen. Mike Gianaris has reactivated a long - dormant campaign account and begun raising funds for a statewide campaign in 2018.

New York City Public Advocate Letitia James has filed paperwork to run for attorney general, a posting on the state Board of Elections website shows.

The long - awaited entrance of former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara onto the statewide scene with hints he may run for attorney general as an independent.

«That's the conundrum here,» said Thomas J. Garry, a New York elections lawyer, who said a current congressional candidate who wants to run for attorney general would likely need to file a lawsuit.

A spokeswoman for Ms. James, Delaney Kempner, did not address the issue, saying, «As she explores a run for attorney general, public advocate James is talking with everyone.

«I think those are left over from last time,» she replied, referring to Cuomo's 2006 run for attorney general, which she managed.

Meanwhile, state Sen. Michael Gianaris (D - Queens), who was considering a run for attorney general, said Thursday he will seek re-election to the Senate and instead back city Public Advocate Letitia James for AG.

And Fordham Law Professor Zephyr Teachout on Monday announced she had launched an exploratory committee to run for attorney general.

Democratic Attorney General Andrew Cuomo also has to run for governor in order to clear the way for Donovan to run for attorney general, but all of that looks like it's on track, with both men expected to announce bids soon.

Bharara didn't rule out a run for attorney general, but said he wouldn't participate in a legislative appointment process that has «the look and feel of a backroom deal.»

3) For New York State Senator Joe Bruno, whose idea it was that Pirro run for Attorney General rather than face Hillary Clinton in the senate race, a hearing aid for the ethically tone deaf.

Several candidates who chose not to go through the legislature's appointment process, are expected to compete for their party's nomination to run for attorney general.

Weinstein has donated $ 111,400 to the governor dating back to his run for attorney general in 2006, campaign finance records show.

George Pataki's former chief of staff John Cahill is «seriously considering» a run for attorney general.

Former Congresswoman Liz Holtzman is weighing a potential run for Attorney General.

«He's deserting a sinking ship to run for Attorney General.

ALBANY — Laying the groundwork for a possible run for attorney general, State Sen. Mike Gianaris has reactivated a long - dormant campaign account and begun raising funds for a statewide campaign in 2018.

The 31st District Senate seat, which also includes portions of the Bronx, opened up when state Sen. Eric Schneiderman decided to run for Attorney General.

Gianaris said campaign finance disclosures set to be filed on Friday would show he has raised $ 350,000 in the statewide account, New Yorkers for Gianaris, that had its roots in his abortive run for attorney general in 2006, when Eliot Spitzer vacated the office to run (successfully) for governor.

He initially encouraged her to run for attorney general in 2010, but backed away from her as the campaign progressed and an anticipated victory slipped away from her.

Those variable aside, a range of names have surfaced within the last 12 hours of potential candidates who could run for attorney general, including former New York City Councilman Dan Garodnick, Sens. Michael Gianaris and Todd Kaminsky, New York City Public Advcoate Tish James, Cuomo counsel Alphonso David, ex-Financial Services Superintendent Ben Lawsky, former gubernatorial and congressional candidate Zephyr Teachout and former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner.

Public Advocate Letitia James has filed papers with the state Board of Elections declaring her intention to run for attorney general in the fall.

New York State Senator Michael Gianaris issued the following statement about the race for Attorney General: «I am grateful to the many leaders who are encouraging me to run for attorney general and intend to give serious consideration to doing More...

Several candidates who chose not to go through the Legislature's appointment process are expected to compete for their party's nomination to run for attorney general.

Those variable aside, a range of names have surfaced within the last 12 hours of potential candidates who could run for attorney general, including former New York City Councilman Dan Garodnick, Sens. Michael Gianaris and Todd Kaminsky, New York City Public Advocate Tish James, Cuomo counsel Alphonso David, ex-Financial Services Superintendent Ben Lawsky, former gubernatorial and congressional candidate Zephyr Teachout and former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner.

But she made clear that she has no political ambitions and will not run for the attorney general's post.

The delay could spell trouble for Zephyr Teachout, who is also mulling a run for attorney general and seeking support from WFP.

In a statement on Wednesday, James said she has received «encouragement and support» to run for the attorney general post.

«I am grateful to the many leaders who are encouraging me to run for Attorney General and intend to give serious consideration to doing so,» he said.