Sentences with phrase «running for attorney general for»

«I am proud that I ran for attorney general for the state of New York,» he said, «And to those of you in the audience who work for the Staten Island district attorney's office — I will see you [this] morning at 9 o'clock.»

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Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday said he had «no reason to doubt» the women who have come forward in recent days with sexual - misconduct accusations against Roy Moore, the Alabama Republican running for Sessions» vacated Senate seat.

«They're not thrilled that he's already jumping ship to run for higher office because that's exactly what he campaigned against and what he promised he wouldn't do, be a ladder - climbing career politician,» Petersen said, noting a JTD strategies poll that found half of Missouri voters think Hawley could be using his attorney general career as a stepping stone to higher office.

While no suit has been officially filed, bidding documents from the Attorney General's office indicate that the state is preparing to hire outside counsel for «commencing legal action against Theranos, Inc. and its closely related subsidiaries for violations of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act arising out of Theranos Inc.'s long - running scheme of deceptive acts and misrepresentations relating to the capabilities and operation of Theranos blood testing equipment.»

The Maryland attorney general's office ordered Towson - based High Point Wealth Management to halt a business it runs from the former offices of a financial management company that faced penalties last year for fraudulently misrepresenting investment risks...

All of the Republicans running for the party nomination, minus Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Rep. Evan Jenkins, R - W.

«I just can't imagine that Nikolas Cruz can commit such a heinous crime and then, as a result, we tell potentially a 20 - year - old single mother living alone that she can not purchase a firearm to protect herself,» Representative Jay Fant of Jacksonville, a Republican running for attorney general, said on the House floor.

Cuomo, as you'll recall, was running for governor in 2010, but still serving as state attorney general.

Espaillat moved up to the Senate in 2011, following his successful run for the seat Eric Schneiderman left behind when he graduated to the state attorney general's office.

We couldn't even find a Stone Mill entity incorporated in New York connected to Gilstrap, though another company he owns did contribute $ 3,000 to King when he ran for attorney general in 2006, and Gilstrap added $ 100 individually.

While not endorsing her bid for Attorney General, he is suggesting her record on Rockefeller Drug Law reform is being distorted by some of the candidates running against her in a press release that just came out.

George Pataki, has made no secret of his interest in running for Attorney General.

Stringer's campaign also noted that Spitzer said in 1996 (two years after his first failed run for state attorney general): «I reveal my tax returns every year.

``... I'm still truly amazed, and I actually said this when I was running for attorney general, but it's only gotten worse over three years, the lack of trust in the public officials — especially in Albany,» the AG continued.

I'm running for Attorney General to root our corruption and backroom deals and to get our government working for us again.

Republican former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani has recorded a robocall for John Cahill, the former top aide to Gov. George Pataki running for attorney general.

«I can't imagine that Eliot Spitzer wants to run for public office again after what he did while he was in the last two public offices as attorney general and as governor.»

While I appreciate the support of those who have encouraged me to run for New York State Attorney General, I am committed to continuing my important work as Nassau County DA.

Cuomo's 52nd birthday fund - raiser, which took place when he was still attorney general and gearing up for his 2010 run for governor, featured Jon Bon Jovi and a surprise visit from then - Gov.

Rep. Kathleen Rice on Tuesday announced she would not run for state attorney general, citing a state law the blocks candidates from running simultaneously for two offices.

«While I appreciate the support of those who have encouraged me to run for New York State Attorney General, I am committed to continuing my important work as Nassau County DA,» she said.

Central New York Rep. John Katko, a former longtime federal prosecutor, is reportedly considering a 2018 run for state attorney general on the GOP line.

Teachout has opened a committee geared toward running for attorney general.

A source familiar with Long Island Rep. Kathleen Rice's thinking confirmed she is «very seriously considering» running for New York attorney general.

Intermediaries for Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, the presumptive GOP gubernatorial candidate, recently reached out to former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, a Democrat, about running for attorney general on a fusionAttorney Preet Bharara, a Democrat, about running for attorney general on a fusionattorney general on a fusion ticket.

While Republicans continue to bicker over whether DeFrancisco should head the GOP ticket in November, they have yet to find candidates to run for state attorney general or controller.

«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.

Several potential candidates for attorney general who have opened the door to running have said they would not participate in the legislative appointment process.

Nevertheless, Flanagan praised Acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood, who is interviewing for the appointment and has said she would not run for outright for the next term.

Though he attended the gala in 2010 when he was the state attorney general preparing to run for governor — an awkward moment that saw him sharing a table with Paterson, who looked to be on a political collision course with Cuomo until he decided not to follow through with his plans to seek a full four - year term — Cuomo generally avoids the public portions of caucus weekend in favor of private events at the mansion where he has more control — both over the guest list and media access.

Tim Wu, a Columbia Law professor credited with coining the term «net neutrality,» is considering a run for state attorney general, four years after he unsuccessfully ran for lieutenant governor as Teachout's running mate.

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

Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, who had been considering a run for state attorney general, won't be launching a campaign for the post, though is still mulling a run for governor.

MANHATTAN — Any day now, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo will announce that he is running for governor.

Bharara, who was fired by President Donald Trump and now has a podcast, has not ruled out running for attorney general this year.

Zephyr Teachout is stepping down as Cynthia Nixon's campaign treasurer so she can run for state attorney general.

The heated race for Attorney General appears to be a two - way race between Schniederman and Rice with Coffey running a distant third according to recent polls.

Bharara also said that he's not sure he wants to be Attorney General, saying running for office involves compromises and that «politics is not my cup of tea.»

«There are two incredible progressive women in the race and New Yorkers would be lucky to have either as attorney general,» said Bill Lipton, director of the New York Working Families Party, which he said gave James and Teachout their start running for office.

Rice is seriously considering running for attorney general and likely to run, according to a source with knowledge of her plans.

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

Mr. Cuomo, the current New York State Attorney General, is running for Governor of New York State.

Democratic Reps. Kathleen Rice and Sean Patrick Maloney are both eyeing runs for attorney general.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010, Forum for all candidates running, for N.Y.S. Attorney General.

A bid for attorney general is a much riskier bet, especially considering state election law is fuzzy about whether a congressional candidate can run for the post this late in the midterm election cycle.

A woman took over as attorney general for the first time in New York Tuesday, and several more could run to permanently take the helm.

He's now running for state attorney general.

While I appreciate the support of those those who have encouraged me to run for New York State Attorney General, I am committed to continuing my important work as Nassau County DA.

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

But, if Rice or Maloney does not secure the attorney general nomination at the convention, either could file petitions to run for the position statewide.