Sentences with phrase «who ran for attorney general»

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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.

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.

«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.

«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.

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.

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

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

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.

Pataki administration veterans - from the former governor on down - gather to host a fundraiser for their colleague, John Cahill, who is running for state 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.

«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.

Other possible strong candidates for attorney general include former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara (who reportedly may run as an independent), Queens state Sen. Mike Gianaris, and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who reportedly believes he could run in the Democratic primary, despite legal questions about whether he could also be on the ballot for Cattorney general include former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara (who reportedly may run as an independent), Queens state Sen. Mike Gianaris, and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who reportedly believes he could run in the Democratic primary, despite legal questions about whether he could also be on the ballot for CAttorney Preet Bharara (who reportedly may run as an independent), Queens state Sen. Mike Gianaris, and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, who reportedly believes he could run in the Democratic primary, despite legal questions about whether he could also be on the ballot for Congress.

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On February 17, 2010, Rice announced her candidacy for the statewide office of attorney general, the seat vacated by Democrat Andrew Cuomo, who ran for governor in November.

A number of possible candidates for attorney general have emerged this week, including Long Island Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, who is a near - lock to run, according to a person with knowledge of her plans.

Underwood is the lone candidate who is not interested in running for the office, and could serve as a caretaker until the new term for an attorney general begins in January.

Dr. Chartock also discusses former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who is considering a run for New York state attorney general, and reportedly hasn't been registered to vote in the state sinAttorney Preet Bharara, who is considering a run for New York state attorney general, and reportedly hasn't been registered to vote in the state sinattorney general, and reportedly hasn't been registered to vote in the state since 2006.

The Working Families Party tapped three unknowns — all attorneys — to run for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general at its convention in Buffalo today, signaling a clear willingness to deal with Democratic nominee Andrew Cuomo, who took a pass on its line.

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.

A well - liked, respected, hard - charging attorney general who talks tough about cleaning up the scandal - plagued, lobbyist - run institution known as New York state government has entered the race for the Democratic nomination for governor.

He said Attorney General George Jepsen, who is not running for re-election, has set a good example for the kind of work the state's top attorney needs to do across state lines on issues like opioid addiction and net neuAttorney General George Jepsen, who is not running for re-election, has set a good example for the kind of work the state's top attorney needs to do across state lines on issues like opioid addiction and net neuattorney needs to do across state lines on issues like opioid addiction and net neutrality.

James, who kicked off her campaign for attorney general last week, running as a Democrat, did not attend the WFP's annual state convention at the First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem yesterday.

Schneiderman, who won a state Senate seat representing a Manhattan district in 1998, became attorney general in 2010 and had been running for re-election this year.

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.

Lazio has been calling on Cuomo, the state attorney general who is also running for governor, to probe the funding behind the mosque which, as Ben and I noted last night, is close to non-existent right now (a point Lazio backer Rudy Giuliani echoed on the «Today Show» this morning).

Grisham raised $ 892,744 in a six - month period, compared to $ 211,569 for potential Democratic rivals state Attorney General Hector Balderas, who has not announced if he'll run, and state Sen. Joe Cervantes, who reported loaning himself $ 197,000.

The New York attorney general, who has received national attention for his numerous lawsuits against the Trump administration, has also headlined events for Democrats running across the country.

The Democratic attorney general — who is widely believed to be planning a run for governor this year — revealed for the first time yesterday that his office and federal prosecutors from New York's Southern District had launched a joint criminal probe into Espada.

In a statement released Monday around 9:45 p.m., the state attorney general — who had been running for re-election — said, «It's been my great honor and privilege to serve as Attorney General for the people of the State of Nattorney general — who had been running for re-election — said, «It's been my great honor and privilege to serve as Attorney General for the people of the State of Negeneral — who had been running for re-election — said, «It's been my great honor and privilege to serve as Attorney General for the people of the State of NAttorney General for the people of the State of NeGeneral for the people of the State of New York.

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.

«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.

Tedisco, who is running for the Senate this year, adds new disclosure requirements for state contracts is also needed, enhancing the powers of the attorney general and restoring the power of the comptroller.

Is a run at Attorney General in line for Preet Bharara, the former United States Attorney for the Southern District who was ousted by President Donald Trump as part of a purge of Obama administration appointees last year?

The commission itself is composed of district attorneys from around the state, including one - time attorney general candidate Kathleen Rice, who is running for re-election this year.

Actor John Slattery, who plays Roger Sterling on AMC's wildly popular series «Mad Men», has endorsed Nassau County DA Kathleen Rice for attorney general in a video that her campaign says is linked via an advertisement running on «major» news Wesbites.

The leading candidate for the appointment is acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood, who would serve for the rest of the year and not run for a full term.

A veritable bevy of former Pataki administration members — from the former governor himself on down — will gather in Albany tomorrow night to host a fund - raiser for their onetime colleague, John Cahill, who is running for state attorney general against the Democratic incumbent, Eric Schneiderman.

Other members include former Public Advocate Mark Green — who once ran against Cuomo for state attorney general — Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and the Rev. Floyd Flake ofattorney general — Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice and the Rev. Floyd Flake ofAttorney Kathleen Rice and the Rev. Floyd Flake of Queens.

* In Washington's 3rd district race for the seat of retiring Rep. Brian Baird (D), state Rep. Jaime Herrera (R) is the choice of the GOP establishment, but former Bush administration official David Castillo (R), who's been backed by popular Attorney General Rob McKenna (R), and activist David Hedrick (R) are also in the running.

'' I think it's critically important for the next attorney general to focus on fighting crime and leave running the government and the other issues to the other elected officials,» said Bloomberg, who has already endorsed Donovan for Attorney attorney general to focus on fighting crime and leave running the government and the other issues to the other elected officials,» said Bloomberg, who has already endorsed Donovan for Attorney Ggeneral to focus on fighting crime and leave running the government and the other issues to the other elected officials,» said Bloomberg, who has already endorsed Donovan for Attorney Attorney GeneralGeneral.

«Since the expulsion of Hiram Monserrate was touted as a major accomplishment for Eric Scheniderman, who chaired that Special Committee, and who stressed this effort when he ran for Attorney General, I would like to make the following inquiries,» Diaz Sr. said in a press release.

-------------------------- Former Gubernatorial & Congressional Candidate Zephyr Teachout announced THAT SHE MAY run for State Attorney General this year, to replace Eric Schneiderman, who resigned 1 week ago, follow accusations by 4 women that Schneiderman physically assaulted them.

Other contributions included $ 1,000 from John Cahill's campaign committee and $ 2,000 from Tom Reynolds» campaign committee (Cahill is Pataki's law and business partner who ran for NY attorney general in 2014.

ALBANY — Jim Kelly, who was the field director for two Republican candidates for Senate, posted this message on his Facebook page last Thursday morning: «Wanted: GOP candidates to run for gov, comptroller, attorney general, U.S. Senate.»

«I personally believe that anybody who is attorney general should not be permitted to run for public office after leaving that position for at least three years, so the office is not used for political reasons, but to do what it primarily is supposed to be doing: enforcing the law.»

Among them was state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who announced on Saturday he was running for governor, vowing to shakeup Albany.