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Latest Florida Poll has Republican Pam Bondi up
Last Updated on Wednesday, 6 October 2010 10:11 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 5 October 2010 12:24
From poder360.com:
It also shows Pam Bondi leading Dan Gelber, 38% to 26%, in the contest for Florida Attorney General, Jeff Atwater leading Loranne Ausley 38% to 24% for Chief Financial Officer, and Adam Putnam leading Scott Mattox , 36% to 28% for Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Commissioner.
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Republican has big lead in Attorney General Race
Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 October 2010 12:22 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 5 October 2010 12:22
From 9news.com:
Incumbent John Suthers (R-Colorado) leads his challenger, Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett (D-Colorado), 43 to 25 percent. In the Treasurer’s race, challenger Walker Stapleton (R-Colorado) is ahead of incumbent Cary Kennedy (D-Colorado), 38 to 27 percent. The candidates seeking to become the next Secretary of State is very close according to the poll with challenger Scott Gessler (R-Colorado) receiving 28 percent and incumbent Bernie Buescher (D-Colorado) earning 25 percent.
In all of those races, a larger number of independent voters are saying they support Republican candidates instead of Democratic ones.
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Denver Post Endorses Republican AG for Seconds Term
Last Updated on Tuesday, 5 October 2010 12:21 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 5 October 2010 12:21
From the Denverpost.com:
he race for attorney general will never generate the sort of political and media excitement of other statewide races, but in practical terms it’s hugely important.
Colorado’s attorney general is charged with enforcing the state’s consumer protection and antitrust laws, prosecuting white-collar crimes and taking on certain natural resource and environmental matters. The AG represents the state’s interests in criminal appeals and manages an office of hundreds of employees, including lawyers who handle thousands of legal issues annually.
We are fortunate that both candidates this year — Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett, a Democrat, and Colorado’s current AG, Republican John Suthers — are highly qualified and have the capability and experience to serve the office well. But after studying and meeting with both candidates, we think Suthers is the best choice for Colorado.
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AG Tom Miller’s Reality Check
Last Updated on Monday, 4 October 2010 01:39 Written by rslcpol Monday, 4 October 2010 01:39
From Caffeinated Thoughts:
Miller Interview Riddled With Misinformation, Distortions and False Character Attacks. Why Can’t Iowa’s Attorney General Stick to the Truth?
FACT CHECK
In an interview in today’s Spencer Daily Reporter Attorney General Tom Miller made several claims that are either misinformation, distortions or just plain wrong. Here are some of Miller’s most egregious claims that need to be set straight.
Miller quote: “My passion is using the law for the interest of ordinary Iowans: not special interests, not the big guys,” he told The Daily Reporter.
Reality check: Then why did Tom Miller accept $10,000 from the DeCosters, the only habitual violators in Iowa, after prosecuting them?
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Federal Issues are Key in Georgia AG Race
Last Updated on Monday, 4 October 2010 01:29 Written by rslcpol Monday, 4 October 2010 01:29
From WSAV.com:
Clashes over federal policy don’t usually dominate the debate in the campaign for Georgia’s next attorney general.
But Republican Sam Olens and Democrat Ken Hodges have sparred over whether Georgia should adopt an immigration law that mirror’s Arizona’s new crackdown in the runup to the Nov. 2 election.
And they have butted heads over how to respond to the sweeping health care overhaul adopted by Congress this year.
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AL: Democrat AG Candidate Takes Heat for Republican/Christian Comment
Last Updated on Wednesday, 6 October 2010 10:11 Written by rslcpol Friday, 1 October 2010 02:05
From ALGOP:
The Cherokee County Herald reports that Democrat nominee for Attorney General James Anderson questioned the faith of all Republicans during a recent luncheon in Centre. The paper quotes the holier-than-thou Anderson’s claim that you can not be a Christian and be a Republican:
“Well I don’t know how you can say you are a Christian and be a Republican.”(Cherokee Herald 9/27, full article found HERE
Rep. Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn), Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party blasted Anderson’s assertion as ignorance, arrogance and just one more reason James Anderson is wrong for Alabama.
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NM: AG Lets Governor Write-in Candidate Run without Lt. Governor
Last Updated on Monday, 4 October 2010 07:38 Written by rslcpol Friday, 1 October 2010 01:52
From KRWG:
Herrera has come under criticism from her Republican opponent, Dianna Duran, and several county clerks.
Assistant Attorney General Tania Maestas said the state Constitution does not specifically prohibit a write-in candidate for governor and the state’s ballots are “neither blatantly illegal nor unconstitutional.” Herrera’s office released the letter on Thursday.
Critics of Herrera’s decision point to a constitutional provision that says the governor and lieutenant governor shall be elected jointly.
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GA: Romney Stumps for Republican AG Candidate
Last Updated on Monday, 4 October 2010 07:38 Written by rslcpol Friday, 1 October 2010 01:49
From the Augusta Chronicle:
Romney was in Atlanta on Thursday stumping for statewide GOP candidates including Sen. Johnny Isakson and Sam Olens, candidate for attorney general. Romney is scheduled to headline a fundraiser for Isakson during his visit.
“I made a commitment to help in key races,” Romney said when asked why he had come to Georgia to help the junior senator get elected to his second term, saying that Isakson is “doing better and better.”
“I’m surprised at just how well he’s done,” Romney said.
When asked about his predictions for the November midterm elections, Romney stopped short of handicapping the races.
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MA: Death Penalty Debate in AG Race
Last Updated on Wednesday, 6 October 2010 10:12 Written by rslcpol Friday, 1 October 2010 01:38
From Boston.com:
“We don’t know the facts here yet,’’ McKenna said during his first debate yesterday with Martha Coakley, the Democratic incumbent. “But this case may put the death penalty back on the table.’’
Four people were killed in the shootings early Tuesday, including a 2-year old child.
Coakley, who is seeking reelection after her defeat to Scott Brown in January’s special US Senate election, said she opposes capital punishment; in the past, she had supported it in certain instances. “I am against it,’’ she said simply.
Massachusetts lawmakers have repeatedly turned aside efforts to reinstate the death penalty, citing a lack of evidence that it deters crime and the possibility of executing an innocent convict.
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Iowa: Congressman Mike Pence Endorses Republican AG Candidate
Last Updated on Wednesday, 6 October 2010 10:12 Written by rslcpol Friday, 1 October 2010 01:36
From IowaPolitics.com:
U.S. Congressman Mike Pence, the third ranking Republican in the House of Representatives, today endorsed Brenna Findley for Iowa Attorney General.
“I am proud to endorse Brenna Findley for Attorney General of Iowa,” Pence said. “Brenna’s commitment to supporting Iowa’s small businesses, cultivating economic growth, defending the Constitution and protecting life and marriage makes her the right choice in this race. I hope Iowans will support this dynamic, talented candidate and vote for a new Attorney General on November 2nd.” Said Findley, “Rep. Mike Pence is a strong and principled leader. He fights for the people of Indiana, and I will work hard and fight for Iowa jobs, stand up for our Constitution and protect our values.”
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