Sentences with phrase «to run for attorney general»

«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.
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.
George Pataki, has made no secret of his interest in running for Attorney General.
``... 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.
Teachout has opened a committee geared toward running for 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 fusion ticket.
«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.
In a statement on Wednesday, James said she has received «encouragement and support» to run for the attorney general post.
Bharara, who was fired by President Donald Trump and now has a podcast, has not ruled out running for attorney general this year.
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.
Democratic Reps. Kathleen Rice and Sean Patrick Maloney are both eyeing runs for attorney general.
But she made clear that she has no political ambitions and will not run for the attorney general's post.
A former Nassau County district attorney, Rice ran for attorney general in 2010 and finished just a few points behind Schneiderman in a five - way primary where she was the only woman.
I am seriously considering running 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.
He also delayed releasing his taxes in 2006, when he ran for Attorney General.
«I've been a fan of Eliot Spitzer since he first ran for attorney general,» said Mr. Corbett, who argued Mr. Spitzer's résumé was perfectly suited for the job.
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.
In the television interview, Cuomo declined to directly address a question about the prospect of former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara running for attorney general.
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...
Bharara last week did not rule out running for attorney general because he thought the job was important, especially in light of actions by the Trump administration, but was reluctant to step foot into electoral politics.
When Eliot Spitzer ran for Attorney General of New York, he came by himself to a trattoria in Queens to kiss Tony's ring.
Public Advocate Letitia James has filed papers with the state Board of Elections declaring her intention to run for attorney general in the fall.
«Financial disclosure statements are a legal requirement of all candidates running for attorney general,» Brodsky said.
Add Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas to the growing list of Democrats interested in running for attorney general, according to a source on Tuesday.
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.
State Sen. Paul Doyle of Wethersfield is running for attorney general this year, opening up races for local House and Senate seats.
Note: in a previous version of this story Assistant Attorney General Clare Kindall was inadvertently omitted from a list of candidates also running for attorney general this year.
NEWS: Liz Holtzman, former Congresswoman and former Brooklyn DA, tells me she is considering running for Attorney General.
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.
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.
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.
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.
«He's deserting a sinking ship to run for Attorney General.
Former Congresswoman Liz Holtzman is weighing a potential run for Attorney General.
George Pataki's former chief of staff John Cahill is «seriously considering» a 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.
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.
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.
Former 2014 gubernatorial Democratic primary challenger Zephyr Teachout tweeted that she might be interested, saying that she is «seriously considering running for Attorney General
«I'm not running for attorney general,» Katko told the editorial board of Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard after reports that he had been approached about running for the statewide post.
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.»
The very last thing «Copy Cat» Cuomo and the Democ «rats» want is a Michael Garcia running for Attorney General or dare I say GOVERNOR Before there was the «Oracle at Delphi» there was Count Vampire J. Machiavelli VJ Machiavelli
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.
«'' You don't just wake up one day and say I'm running for Attorney General.
And Fordham Law Professor Zephyr Teachout on Monday announced she had launched an exploratory committee to run for attorney general.
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.
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