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_Monday, October 25, 2010_
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_Alabama_

[2]Attorney general race: James Anderson, Luther Strange have sharp
differences
Al.com - October 24, 2010
 Republican Luther Strange and Democrat James Anderson are squaring off in
the race for Alabama attorney general, a contest marked by sharp differences
between the two on several of the major legal issues facing the state.
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    2. http://cdn.optmd.com/V2/67072/144387/index.html?g=Af////8=&r=blog.al.com/live/2010/10/james_anderson_luther_strange.html

[3]Our View: Recommendations in other state races
Gasden Times - October 25, 2010
Attorney general
Republican Luther Strange is the favorite in this race, but we believe
Democrat James Anderson, a veteran attorney, is better qualified to be
Alabama’s top legal official.
  Links:
    3. http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20101025/NEWS/101029930/-1/NEWS01?p=2&tc=pg

_Arizona_

[4]DECISION 2010: Felicia Rotellini
KYMA News 11 – October 25, 2010
Felicia Rotellini is running for Arizona’s next Attorney General against Tom
Horne.
  Links:
    4. http://news.google.com/news/more?gl=us&pz=1&cf=all&cf=all&ncl=dGDik2BiGAjmm3MmX4__K3y2T7SzM

_Arkansas_

[5]McDaniel not laying low in re-elect bid
Texarkana Gazette - By Andrew DeMillo – October 24, 2010
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Dustin McDaniel has all the elements you need in an
Arkansas political ad as he runs for a second term as Arkansas’ attorney
general. His first and only television spot shows the 38-year-old McDaniel
chatting with a police officer on the street in one scene and holding a gun
while dressed in camouflage in another.
  Links:
    5. http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/WireHeadlines/2010/10/24/mcdaniel-not-laying-low-in-re-elect-bid-90.php

[6]Meet the candidates
Paragould Daily Press - October 24, 2010
Governor
Gov. Mike Beebe (incumbent, Democrat) — Currently leads most polls by a wide
margin against his Republican opponent. He was first elected in 2006.
  Links:
    6. http://www.paragoulddailypress.com/articles/2010/10/24/top_story/doc4cc3a360117e6887363704.txt

_California_

[7]Kamala Harris decries Republican spending in attorney general race
Los Angeles Times – By Phil Willon and Cathleen Decker - October 24, 2010
Democratic attorney general nominee Kamala Harris on Sunday accused national
Republican leaders of trying to hijack her race against GOP rival Steve
Cooley with a $1.1-million independent advertising campaign criticizing her
2004 decision not to seek the death penalty against a police officer's
killer.
  Links:
    7. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/california-politics/2010/10/kamala-harris-decries-republican-spending-in-attorney-general-race.html

[8]A 'female Obama' seeks California attorney general post
CNN - By Michael Martinez, CNN - October 22, 2010
She's been called "the female Obama" by some media, and the president even
paid her a visit this week to help her political fortunes. Like Barack
Obama, she aspires to a lot of firsts.
  Links:
    8. http://articles.cnn.com/2010-10-22/politics/california.kamala.harris.profile_1_harris-and-cooley-attorney-breast-cancer?_s=PM:POLITICS

_Colorado_

[9]Suthers Cleared In Assault Allegation
CBS4Denver.com - October 24, 2010
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) ― Sheriff's officials say a man who accused
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers of assault faces a false reporting
charge.
  Links:
    9. http://cbs4denver.com/wireapnewsco/Suthers.cleared.in.2.1976355.html

_Connecticut_

[10]CtWatchdog Endorses George Jepsen For Conn Attorney General
Connecticut Watchdog - By George Gombossy - October 24, 2010
Making a decision on who CtWatchdog would endorse for the critical post of
Attorney General for Connecticut was fairly easy.
  Links:
    10. http://ctwatchdog.com/2010/10/24/ctwatchdog-endorses-george-jepsen-for-conn-attorney-general

_Florida_

[11]Two ex-prosecutors differ on philosophy, priorities
 The two main candidates for attorney general disagree on just about
everything.
Miami Herald - BY Steve Bousquet – October 25, 2010
ORLANDO -- In the cozy confines of a cable TV studio, Pam Bondi and Dan
Gelber exchanged light banter, but when the lights went on the tone changed
dramatically.
  Links:
    11. http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/10/25/1889721/two-ex-prosecutors-differ-on-philosophy.html

[12]Dan Gelber says attack mailer is insulting and inaccurate
Pro-school voucher group labels him 'toxic to Jewish education'
Sun Sentinel - By Paula McMahon - October 24, 2010
A round of political mailers and newspaper ads, targeting Jewish voters in
South Florida, is attacking Democratic attorney general nominee Dan Gelber's
criticism of the state's school voucher program.
  Links:
    12. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2010-10-24/news/fl-gelber-mailing-school-vouchers-20101022_1_dan-gelber-voucher-programs-school-voucher

_Georgia_

[13]Atty. Gen. candidates agree on little
Savannah Morning News - By Walter C. Jones - October 25, 2010
ATLANTA - The three candidates for attorney general only agreed on one issue
during Sunday-night's half-hour debate, that the records of the governor's
office need be more open to the public.
  Links:
    13. http://savannahnow.com/news/2010-10-25/atty-gen-candidates-agree-little

_Illinois_

[14]Attorney general: Incumbent faces challenge from three
Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette – October 25, 2010
This is a preview of the race for Illinois attorney general between Democrat
Lisa Madigan, Republican Steve Kim, Green Party candidate David Black and
Libertarian Bill Malan.
  Links:
    14. http://www.news-gazette.com/news/politics-and-government/2010-10-25/attorney-general-incumbent-faces-challenge-three.html

[15]Our View: Lisa Madigan deserves third term as attorney general
Rockford Register Star - October 24, 2010
Lisa Madigan is running for her third term as Illinois attorney general, a
move that surprised many who thought she would seek to become governor or
U.S. senator.
  Links:
    15. http://www.rrstar.com/carousel/x1946666127/Our-View-Lisa-Madigan-deserves-third-term-as-attorney-general

[16]Our Opinion: Elect Madigan, White again.Social Media
THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER - October 25, 2010
Our Opinion: Elect Madigan, White again.Social Media
Only two state constitutional officers this year are seeking re-election to
the offices they won in 2006, and both are easy choices for our endorsement.
  Links:
    16. http://www.sj-r.com/editorials/x1385877226/Our-Opinion-Elect-Madigan-White-again

_Iowa_

[17]As A.G., Tom Miller is a 'people's lawyer'
Des Moines Register - October 24, 2010
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller is demonstrating his leadership and
national standing once again. As reported in the Oct. 14 Register, Miller is
leading a multi-state foreclosure group that plans to investigate lenders
who may have mishandled hundreds of thousands of foreclosures and violated
state laws.
  Links:
    17. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20101024/OPINION04/10240324/-1/BUSINESS04/As-A.G.-Tom-Miller-is-a-people-s-lawyer-

[18]Incumbent Tom Miller the right choice in Iowa attorney general race
The Daily Iowan – By DI Editorial Board – October 25, 2010
In the Iowa attorney general race, it’s experienced hand versus political
neophyte: Incumbent Democrat Tom Miller, who has held the position for
decades, faces Republican Brenna Findley.
  Links:
    18. http://www.dailyiowan.com/2010/10/25/Opinions/19605.html

_Kansas_

[19]Endorsements: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor, secretary of state,
attorney general, state treasurer
The Wichita Eagle – October 24, 2010
The Eagle editorial board has made its choices for Congress, governor,
attorney general, secretary of state and state treasurer. We offer these
recommendations as information to consider as you make up your own minds
about the candidates:
  Links:
    19. http://www.kansas.com/2010/10/24/1556048/endorsements-us-senate-us-house.html

_Massachusetts_

[20]ENDORSEMENT: Re-elect Martha Coakley
The Daily News Transcript - October 23, 2010
Scott Brown surprised the political world, and his opponent, Martha Coakley,
with his victory in a special U.S. Senate election last January. That
decision was a reflection of Brown's skills and the public mood and not, we
believe, a verdict on Coakley's public service.
  Links:
    20. http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/opinions/editorials/x1809788356/Endorsement-Re-elect-Martha-Coakley

_Michigan_

[21]Our View: Leyton the best choice for state attorney general.Top Stories
Adrian Daily Telegram – October 25, 2010
ADRIAN, Mich. — Michigan’s attorney general must be a tireless advocate,
free from any conflicts of interest or secondary agendas that might
undermine his or her commitment to protecting the state’s citizens.
  Links:
    21. http://www.lenconnect.com/opinions/editorials/x806164571/Our-View-Leyton-the-best-choice-for-state-attorney-general

[22]Leyton brings experience to Michigan attorney general race
Genesee County prosecutor cites his 95% conviction rate
Lansing State Journal - By David Runk - October 23, 2010
NEW HAVEN - David Leyton says putting criminals behind bars in high-crime
Flint gives him unmatchable credentials to be Michigan's next attorney
general.
  Links:
    22. http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20101023/ELECTIONS/10230315/1411/ELECTIONS

_New York_

[23]New York Attorney General Candidates Debate Today
CBS New York - October 25, 2010
ALBANY, NY (AP) - The candidates for attorney general in New York are set
for their second debate.
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    23. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2010/10/25/new-york-attorney-general-candidates-debate-today

[24]New York Attorney General Sues FedEx Over Delivery Driver Classification
Bloomberg - By Theo Mullen - Oct 23, 2010
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued FedEx Corp. in state court
yesterday saying the delivery company improperly classifies ground delivery
drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.
  Links:
    24. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-23/new-york-attorney-general-sues-fedex-over-delivery-driver-classification.html

[25]Our recommendation: Eric Schneiderman for Attorney General
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle - October 24, 2010
In recent years, citizens have come to depend on having an aggressive
attorney general who fights special interests and stands up for the common
person.
  Links:
    25. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20101024/OPINION04/10240341

[26]Schneiderman has $1.2m on hand
Albany Times Union - By Casey Seiler - October 22, 2010
The Democratic AG candidate’s campaign says it raised $1.3 million in the
past three weeks and has $1.2 million on hand.
  Links:
    26. http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/33406/schneiderman-has-1-2m-on-hand

[27]Syracuse-area unions break ranks, back Schneiderman for attorney general
Syracuse.com - October 23, 2010
A coalition of local trade unions has broken from its statewide organization
to endorse Democrat Eric Schneiderman for attorney general.
  Links:
    27. http://cdn.optmd.com/V2/79694/184806/index.html?g=Af////8=&r=www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/10/syracuse-area_unions_break_ran.html

[28]Schneiderman winning funding race for AG
Politics on the Hudson – October 22, 2010
GOP attorney general candidate Dan Donovan raised $541,870 in the past three
weeks and had $331,914 on hand as of today, according to his campaign
spokeswoman. His campaign-finance report was not available this evening on
the state Board of Elections website.
  Links:
    28. http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2010/10/22/schneiderman-winning-funding-race-for-ag

[29]The 2010 Race For Attorney General: Week In Review
The New York Observer – By Kat Stoeffel - October 22, 2010
With just ten days to go until voters head to the polls, the race to become
the next attorney general ratcheted up a few more notches this week with
both the campaigns of Dan Donovan and Eric Schneiderman going after one
another furiously through the press.
  Links:
    29. http://www.observer.com/2010/politics/2010-race-attorney-general-week-review

_South Carolina_

[30]Richardson: My 'experience speaks for itself'
The Sumter Item – By Nick McCormac - October 23, 2010
Matthew Richardson said, he has done his best for the past 12 years to
ensure justice is swift, severe, tough and fair for criminals in South
Carolina, an attitude he's parlayed into a campaign platform he hopes will
earn him the title of state attorney general on Nov. 2.
  Links:
    30. http://www.theitem.com/news/article_9ee08e53-0338-5d69-b73f-378094ad329a.html

_Wisconsin_

[31]Democratic challenger for Attorney General says he would make first-time
drunk driving a criminal offense
Pierce County Herald – October 25, 2010
The Democratic challenger for Wisconsin’s attorney general says he would
push to make first-time drunk driving a criminal offense.
  Links:
    31. http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/29986/group/News

[32]A Look at Wisconsin Attorney General Candidates
WNCT - October 25, 2010
Here's a look at Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and Democratic
challenger Scott Hassett, who will square off in the Nov. 2 general election
for attorney general.
  Links:
    32. http://www2.wnct.com/news/2010/oct/25/a-look-at-wisconsin-attorney-general-candidates-ar-481068

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