Sentences with phrase «time speaker candidate»

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The 49ers, meanwhile, would be wise to take a good look at what they have — an African - American man who came to prominence in Chicago and is intent on proving that he is more than a compelling speaker, that he's not too risky a candidate to be put in charge during hard times.

And yet, by the time he threw himself into the crowded field of candidates running for mayor of New York in 2013, he had spent more than a decade honing his political skills, serving two terms on the City Council and one as public advocate, and he managed to outmaneuver higher - profile opponents like Christine Quinn, the New York City Council speaker (and Mayor Bloomberg's all - but - anointed successor).

During this time, it was being reported that U.S. Rep. Crowley was obtaining pledges for a T.B.A. Council speaker candidate from Municipal lawmakers before the lawmakers had authority to cast such votes, because the next legislative session had yet to be sworn in.

The former City Council speaker and one - time mayoral candidate called Nixon an «unqualified lesbian.»

As for other developments — former City Council speaker, one - time mayoral candidate, and former Cuomo employee Christine Quinn slammed Nixon as an «unqualified lesbian» on Tuesday, while law professor and 2014 gubernatorial candidate Zephyr Teachout heartily endorsed her run.

In normal times, a candidate for governor of New York who fathered a love child with an employee, admitted to forwarding bestiality porn and racist chain e-mails, compared health - care reform to 9/11, and referred to the state's longtime Assembly speaker as «Hitler» and the «Antichrist» might not have a shot as a mainstream nominee.

But when it came time to nominate speaker candidates inside City Hall Wednesday, Garodnick bowed out of the race.

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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.

She said that for the first time, the caucus will interview the speaker candidates and have them fill out questionnaires to get them to speak on their vision for tackling women's issues.

Morelle, who has been viewed as a potential candidate for speaker, says now is not the time for him to make any announcement about a candidacy.

And also how long an interim speaker might serve,» said Phil Steck, an Assemblyman from the Capital Region Tuesday afternoon, adding: «Some members would like to have an election right away, whereas others would like to see a longer time for discussion and vetting of possible candidates.»

Several nonwhite speakers like Chris Moss, the Chemung County sheriff and one - time GOP candidate for lieutenant governor, offered a robust defense of the department.

This time around, candidates for speaker have gone out of their way to highlight their independence.

«This makes life more complicated from the standpoint of this: If we get into a cycle where every time one side loses, they run a third - party candidate, we'll make Pelosi speaker for life and guarantee Obama's re-election,» said Mr. Gingrich, who had endorsed Ms. Scozzafava but on Saturday urged voters to support Mr. Hoffman.

While speaking on the floor, Barron said «it's time for a black speaker» and referred to the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm — the first African - American woman elected to Congress, the first black candidate for a major party nomination and the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination.

The seven leading candidates for City Council speaker clustered at a forum in Brooklyn earlier this evening, where they spent much of the time boasting about their their left - leaning credentials.

In January, Williams — a two - time City Council speaker candidate — formed an exploratory committee to challenge Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat.

However, the speakers also acknowledged a good compromise may be a one - time exemption if the pool of candidates is lacking.

Keynote speakers and presidential and vice presidential candidates will be given ample air time to repeat the same talking points they've been trotting out for weeks — Repeal Obamacare.

«If the party nominates the slate of candidates that the Mercers are backing, [Democratic Senator Chuck] Schumer will be the Senate majority leader, and [Democratic representative] Nancy Pelosi will be the speaker of the House» in 2018, said one long - time Republican strategist and donor who is aligned with the Adelsons, before the Republican Party threw its support behind Moore on Dec. 4.

It's the fourth year of Anarchapulco, and the just announced keynote speaker is two - time US Presidential candidate Ron Paul.