Sentences with phrase «running against the speaker»

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The speaker noted he has endorsed Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, who is running against NYC Councilman Charles Barron for the NY - 8 seat being vacated by Rep. Ed Towns, even though Barron is the husband of another majority conference member, Assemblywoman Inez Barron.

«In Queens, I think we have some very good quality (candidates) running against each other,» the speaker said.

But with the stars aligning for the Wisconsin Republican to become the next House speaker, Democrats say they'll now have a villain to run against, not just a stack of numbers.

«For the speaker, I think this was an easy way to reward Ruben Sr. for his loyalty while embarrassing Ydanis for running against him,» one council source said.

Garodnick is a former securities lawyer who ran for speaker of the City Council against Melissa Mark - Viverito five years ago and at one point considered running for city comptroller in 2013.

While the speakers railed against Trump, they also stressed the need for a large voter turnout on Tuesday to support not just Clinton but down - ballot office seekers such as those running for Congress or the state Senate.

Quinn, the first openly gay council speaker, is the latest gay - rights proponent to throw their support for Nunes» run against state Sen. Shirley Huntley (D - Jamaica) in the Democratic Primary.

Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams — a two - time candidate for City Council speaker who was contemplating running against Cuomo — recently announced he is seeking to challenge Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul, Cuomo's running mate.

Two candidates, including activist Paul Newell, ran against the then - speaker in a much - hyped 2008 race.

The councilman, who is running for his third term and speaker of the city council, filled out a questionnaire prior to receiving his endorsement from the club in June 2017, where he replied «no» to whether he had or will «in the future endorse or financially support any candidate for public office or current elected official with a track record of working against LGBT equality.»

At least two candidates who ran against Johnson for speaker will also get plum positions: Sources say Robert Cornegy of Brooklyn will chair the council's Housing Committee, and Mark Levine of Manhattan will chair the Health Committee.

And Christine Quinn — the former council speaker who served as an advisor to Mr. Cuomo, ran against Mr. de Blasio for mayor and now leads for Women In Need, a nonprofit that helps homeless women and families — was quick to praise the governor's plan.

The change of heart came after Mr. Wright, someone who has sought promotions for higher office before, ran for Assembly speaker against Mr. Heastie last year.

«According to the Punch newspaper report, «The three aggrieved aspirants from the Abeokuta South Constituency running against Bankole are the former speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mrs. Titi Oseni; the PDP Legal Adviser, Dr. Yemi Oke; and a member of the G - 9 lawmakers, Mr. Fasiu Bakene.

Williams, who ran for speaker in 2013, said the body has to put up a «legislative line of defense» against the «draconian policies» of President Donald Trump.

A smart speaker with a touchscreen from Google may run right up against Amazon's Alexa - powered Echo Show.