Subject: DAGAZette - Volume III, Issue 16
From: "DAGA Team" <[email-masked]>
To: "Hunter" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:00:09 -0400

Email not displaying correctly? [1]View it in your browser.
  Links:
    1. http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=abe051504b44f0a5e420d445c&id=13c2023d6a&e=a259a545aa

_DAGAZette
Volume III, Issue 16        October 27, 2010_

_Election Update – 9 States to Watch on Election Night_

_Arizona_
Former Assistant Attorney General Felicia Rotellini (D) is locked in a tight
race with Superintendant of Public Instruction Thomas Horne (R).  Rotellini
has been endorsed by both the _Arizona Republic _and the _Arizona Daily Star_
one week out from the election, both citing her experience with the Attorney
General’s office and her ability to act in a non-partisan manner. With
Arizona’s squarely at the center of the national immigration debate and more
than 15% of voters still undecided, we expect this race to go down the wire
on election night. To support Felicia Rotellini and help her sway those
undecided’s visit her website [2]www.feliciaforarizona.com.
  Links:
    2. http://www.feliciaforarizona.com

_California_
Fresh off a fundraising visit from President Obama San Francisco District
Attorney Kamala Harris (D) is locked in tight race with Los Angeles County
District Attorney Steve Cooley (R).  A _Los Angeles Times_/USC poll shows
Cooley and Harris locked in a tight race. Cooley leads Harris by 5 points,
with a 3 point margin of error, just three weeks out from the election, and
with over 17% of likely voters still undecided.[3]^^[1]DA Harris is focused
on LA County – home to both her opponent and one-fourth of registered
Democrats in the state. To help Kamala keep this vital office in Democratic
hands, please visit her site http://www.kamalaharris.org/home.
  Links:
    3.

_Florida_
Florida State Senator Dan Gelber (D) faces Hillsborough County prosecutor
Pam Bondi (R) in this all important open seat contest. A recent Mason-Dixon
poll gives Bondi a five point lead, with a 4 point margin of error, but
indicates 21% of Florida voters remain undecided.[5]^^[2]Gelber has earned
acclaim statewide with newspaper endorsements including the _Palm Beach Post_
and _Miami Herald_. The two candidates held a televised debate on October
16^th, touching on the major issues of the campaign, immigration, health
care, and education. To show your support for Dan Gelber, please visit his
website [6]www.dangelber.com.
  Links:
    5.
    6. http://www.dangelber.com

_Georgia_
This year former Dougherty County District Attorney Ken Hodges (D) is facing
Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Sam Olens (R).  A recent
_Survey USA_ poll, conducted Oct. 21^st- 24^th of 601 among likely voters,
has Olens at 50% and Hodges slightly over 37% percent.[7]^^[3]  An October
24^th debate centered on the experience required to be Attorney General.
Hodges reiterated throughout the night that he has tried over 150 jury
trials in his legal career, while Olens is yet to ever try a case. To
support Ken Hodges and help bring real experience to the Attorney General’s
office please visit his website [8]www.kenhodges.com.
  Links:
    7.
    8. http://www.kenhodges.com

_Iowa_
Veteran Attorney General Tom Miller (D) faces a well funded challenge from
Brenna Findley (R) - seven-year chief of staff to Congressman Steve King (R)
in Washington, DC. During the October 20^thdebate both candidates discussed
the health care legislation.  Findley railed against the legislation as
“unconstitutional” and promised to join the multi-state lawsuit to overturn
it. To support Tom Miller and make sure Iowans can continue to rely on his
deep experience and clear judgment visit [9]Iowans for Miller.
  Links:
    9. http://www.iwoansformiller.com

_Kansas_
Attorney General Steve Six (D) is locked in a close battle with State Senate
Majority Leader Derek Schmidt (R). Throughout his campaign General Six has
been noted for his amazing fundraising efforts, more than doubling Majority
Leader Schmidt in fundraising efforts since the campaign began. The two
faced off in a debate on October 21^st that touched on immigration, health
care, texting while driving and women in the judiciary. Six pointed to the
$46 million regained by the state from consumer and health care fraud cases
during his tenure. Six also compared Schmidt’s single-issue campaign (health
care) to that of former Attorney General Phil Kline who was derided for his
singular focus on abortion clinics.  To support General Six visit his
website at [10]www.stevesix.com. _*_
  Links:
    10. http://www.stevesix.com

_New York_
After a classic New York style primary State Senator Eric Schneiderman (D)
is campaigning hard against Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan (R).
Recent polls show Schneiderman with a clear lead over Donovan, polling 7
points ahead among 637 likely voters.[11]^^[4]  Schneiderman and Donovan
went head to head on October 25^th in a televised debate that focused
largely on the “mess” in Albany. Schneiderman used the debate to point to
his efforts in office to fight corruption and accused Donovan of “playing
politics.”  To help support Eric Schneiderman during his last week of
campaigning visit his website at [12]www.ericschneiderman.com.
  Links:
    11.
    12. http://www.ericschneiderman.com

_Ohio_
Recently profiled in the _Wall Street Journal_ for his tireless efforts,
incumbent Attorney General Richard Cordray (D) continues his vigorous
campaign to hold Wall Street accountable and crack down on fraudulent
foreclosures.  With only a week left in the campaign General Corday has
earned endorsements from the _Columbus Dispatch, Dayton Daily News, _and the
_Cleveland Plain Dealer_.  To help fuel Cordray’s sprint to the finish line
and secure his victory over former U.S. Senator Mike Dewine (R), visit
[13]www.cordrayforohio.com.
  Links:
    13. http://www.cordrayforohio.com

_Rhode Island_
A poll taken two weeks ago shows 39% of likely voters favor State
Representative Peter Kilmartin (D) in the race to succeed outgoing Attorney
General Patrick Lynch (D).  The WJAR Channel 10 poll put Kilmartin well
ahead of Republican Eric B. Wallin (15%), independent Keven A. McKenna
(14%), Moderate Christopher Little (12%) and independent Robert Rainville
(6%).   The poll of 492 Rhode Island voters had a margin of error of 4.4%.
 To support Peter Kilmartin visit his website at [14]www.peterkilmartin.com.
  Links:
    14. http://www.peterkilmartin.com

_Upcoming Events_

_Registration now open!_
_2010 DAGA Holiday Party _
_December 8, 2010_
_Founding Farmers_
1924 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC

DAGA will host our final event of 2010 at our Holiday Party on December 8.
We hope you will join us for this festive evening! Please register at
[15]www.democraticags.org/events.phpby Friday, December 3.
  Links:
    15. http://www.democraticags.org/events.php

Please join Attorneys General Beau Biden (DE), Doug Gansler (MD), Jim Hood
(MS), Chris Koster (MO), Steve Bullock (MT), Roy Cooper (NC), and many more
Attorneys General and Attorneys General-Elect for this festive event.  Last
year we hosted 13 Attorneys General and 200 of our supporters. We hope that
you will join us to celebrate with your fellow DAGA members and the
Attorneys General in the final DAGA event of 2010!

Sponsorships are a great way to highlight your organization! A variety of
sponsorship opportunities to suit your needs are available for the Holiday
Party. Please contact Fran Katz Watson or Lauren Bergmann at 202.546.0474 or
[16][email-masked] more details.
  Links:
    16. mailto:[email-masked]

DAGA is not holding a room block for this event, however there are a number
of surrounding hotels within close proximity of Founding Farmers.

DAGA will also hold our Roundtable Members and Sponsors Appreciation
Luncheon on Wednesday, December 8 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.  This event is by
invitation only.  You will receive a separate invitation for this event if
you are eligible to attend. Please contact Jenifer Freeman Fuller at
[17][email-masked] Lauren Bergmann at
[18][email-masked] any questions.
  Links:
    17. mailto:[email-masked]
    18. mailto:[email-masked]

Dress for the 2010 Holiday Party is business. To help you plan, Washington
is cold this time of year with a chance for some freezing precipitation or
snow. DAGA will have a coat-check available to hold your outerwear during
the party.

Thank you for your support throughout 2010! We look forward to seeing you in
Washington, DC in December!

Please feel free to contact Jenifer Freeman Fuller at 303.831.0100 or
[19][email-masked] more information.
  Links:
    19. mailto:[email-masked]

_Save the Date!_
_2011 DAGA Winter Policy Conference_
_January 28-29, 2011_
_Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, FL_

DAGA will return to beautiful Key Biscayne, Florida in January 2011! Mark
your calendar for the 2011 DAGA Winter Policy Conference on January 28-29,
2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne at 455 Grand Drive in Key Biscayne.
Last year, DAGA hosted 13 Attorneys General and 175 of our members for this
event. This year, we look forward to introducing our new Attorneys General
to our membership.

DAGA’s room block is now open and you may book your room by [20]clicking
hereor by calling 305.365.4500 or 800.241.3333 and asking for the DAGA room
block. We have negotiated a preferred rate of $255.00 per night plus taxes
and fees.  Please note that the room block closes on January 7, 2011 and we
cannot guarantee availability or rates if the room block sells out before
that date, so make your reservation early. The Ritz-Carlton requires a
credit card to reserve your room. The Ritz-Carlton has a 72 hour
cancellation policy. If you cancel within the 72 hour window, you will be
charged one full-night’s stay. If you choose to cancel and we are unable to
re-sell your room, you will be responsible for one full-night’s stay.  If
you require additional assistance or have any additional questions, please
contact Andrea Mietus at 301.309.1908 or [21][email-masked].
  Links:
    20. https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KeyBiscayne/Reservations/Default.htm?gc=dmodmoa
    21. mailto:[email-masked]

DAGA is building an agenda and will provide you with additional details of
the conference after the elections. Registration will open in mid-November.
In the meantime, you should plan to arrive in Key Biscayne by lunchtime on
Friday, January 28 and stay through dinner on Saturday, January 29 to
participate in all portions of the conference.  Dress for the Winter Policy
Conference is business casual/resort casual. The weather in south Florida is
pleasant this time of year with highs in the mid-70’s and lows in the
lower-60’s.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this program

If you have any questions about the Winter Policy Conference, please contact
Jenifer Freeman Fuller at 303.831.0100 or [22][email-masked].
  Links:
    22. mailto:[email-masked]

_In the News – Today’s DAGA Clips_

_Alabama_

[23]Advertiser Editorial: Anderson's experience stands out
Montgomery Advertiser - October 27, 2010
Alabama voters have a nice problem to deal with election day -- choosing
between two strong candidates for state attorney general.
  Links:
    23. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20101027/OPINION01/10270323/1006/OPINION/Advertiser-Editorial--Anderson-s-experience-stands-out

[24]Anderson would rebuild AG’s office
The Selma Times-Journal - October 26, 2010
Could you imagine a better situation — a better office to run for in this
election cycle than that of Alabama attorney general?
  Links:
    24. http://www.selmatimesjournal.com/2010/10/26/anderson-would-rebuild-ags-office

[25]OUR VIEW: James Anderson is the better of two good choices for attorney
general
Birmingham News – October 26, 2010
Voters can take heart in one thing: No matter who they elect to be Alabama's
next attorney general, they'll almost certainly be making a change for the
better.
  Links:
    25. http://blog.al.com/birmingham-news-commentary/2010/10/our_view_james_anderson_is_the.html

_California_

[26]Why Karl Rove Wants to Buy the Race for California Attorney General
Huffington Post – By Zack Frien and Spencer Critchley – October 26, 2010
And now, the empire strikes back.
  Links:
    26. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zach-friend/why-karl-rove-wants-to-bu_b_773868.html

_Florida_

[27]The Ledger Recommends - Attorney General: Dan Gelber
The Ledger - Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Florida's attorney general isn't a prosecutor, but the Republican and
Democratic candidates for the job both tout their prosecutorial experience
as a major qualification. Prosecutorial experience isn't to be sneezed at,
but it's also not a job prerequisite.
  Links:
    27. http://www.theledger.com/article/20101026/EDIT01/10265001/1001/BUSINESS?Title=The-Ledger-Recommends-Attorney-General-Dan-Gelber

[28]Dan Gelber's Team Pounds Pam Bondi on Karl Rove Connection
Sunshine State News – By Kevin Derby - October 26, 2010 9:52 AM
Democratic attorney general candidate Sen. Dan Gelber’s campaign team
continued to attack Republican rival Pam Bondi on Tuesday for connections to
national Republicans. Continuing their line of attack concerning Bondi being
aided by the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC), the Gelber team
took aim at the RSLC’s connections to Karl Rove, the strategist who was
affiliated with George W. Bush.
  Links:
    28. http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/dan-gelbers-team-pounds-pam-bondi-karl-rove-connection

_Illinois_

[29]Treasurer's race tight in final week, poll says
Madigan, Topinka, White lead their contests by wide margins
Chicago Tribune - By Joseph Ryan, Tribune Reporter - October 25, 2010
Well-established political brand names are carrying the day in three
lower-profile statewide races, while a fourth remains tight, a new
Tribune/WGN poll shows.
  Links:
    29. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/elections/ct-met-illinois-statewide-races-20101025,0,138025.story

_Iowa_

[30]Tom Miller: My job is standing up for the ordinary citizens of Iowa
Des Moines Register – By Tom Miller - October 27, 2010
The attorney general is the people's lawyer, and I have always viewed my
role as one who is elected to serve and protect ordinary Iowans. This kind
of public service has always been my passion.
  Links:
    30. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20101027/OPINION01/10270338/-1/CAUCUSRIGHT/Tom-Miller-My-job-is-standing-up-for-the-ordinary-citizens-of-Iowa

_Kansas_

[31]Six outspends GOP rival for A.G.
Lawrence World & Journal - By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer - October
27, 2010
Topeka — Democratic incumbent Steve Six has spent twice as much money as his
Republican challenger for Kansas attorney general, but outside groups appear
to be spending more than the candidates to influence the race.
  Links:
    31. http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/oct/27/six-outspends-gop-rival-g

[32]Kansas Attorney General Candidates Spar During Debate
KCUR - Stephen Koranda – October 25, 2010
TOPEKA, KS (kcur) - The Kansas Attorney General is the top law enforcement
officer in the state. The primary job responsibilities include enforcing and
defending state laws.
  Links:
    32. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kcur/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1716917/KCUR.News/Kansas.Attorney.General.Candidates.Spar.During.Debate.

_Michigan_

[33]Editorial: David Leyton for attorney general, Ruth Johnson for secretary
of state
MLive - Kalamazoo Gazette Editorial Board - October 26, 2010
Of all the races we’ve covered this election season, the clearest contrast
between two candidates is in the race for attorney general between
Republican William Schuette and Democrat _David Leyton_.
  Links:
    33. http://www.mlive.com/opinion/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2010/10/editorial_leyton_for_attorney.html

Democrats release ad about AG hopeful Schuette
Chicago Tribune - October 26, 2010
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Democratic Party is taking aim at Republican
attorney general candidate Bill Schuette with an ad accusing him of siding
with insurance companies while he was a state Court of Appeals judge.

_Nevada_

[34]NV gets nearly $1.5M violence against women grant
NECN - Oct 27, 2010
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada state attorney general's office says it
has received a nearly $1.5 million federal Justice Department grant for STOP
Violence Against Women programs.
[35]AG seeks re-election; challengers blast her priorities
Reno Gazette Journal - By Martha Bellisle - October 26, 2010
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, a Democrat, said she has
taken on a list of tough issues while steering her agency through major
budget cuts and wants to continue the work she started.
  Links:
    34. http://www.necn.com/10/27/10/NV-gets-nearly-15M-violence-against-wome/landing_politics.html?&blockID=3&apID=579344ea1fa941599b3cef14b231afa3
    35. http://www.rgj.com/article/20101026/NEWS19/10260353/1232

_New York_

[36]Poll: Cuomo up 20 points in NY governor's race
The Washington Post - The Associated Press - October 27, 2010
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The latest poll shows Democrat Andrew Cuomo with a 20-point
lead over Republican Carl Paladino days before the election of New York's
next governor.
  Links:
    36. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/27/AR2010102701645.html

_North Dakota_

[37]Fargo lawyer challenges incumbent North Dakota attorney general
INFORUM - By Mary Beenken – October 26, 2010
A Fargo lawyer is attempting to unseat longtime incumbent Republican Wayne
Stenehjem in this year’s race for North Dakota attorney general.
  Links:
    37. http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/296092

_Rhode Island_

[38]Kilmartin, Democratic AG candidate, longtime legislator, former police
officer
Providence Journal - By Katie Mulvaney – October 25, 2010
PROVIDENCE — Peter F. Kilmartin became a state legislator amid Rhode
Island’s stunning credit union meltdown in 1991. Over the next 20 years, he
would serve as representative at the State House, often sponsoring bills
related to his 24-year career as a police officer and earning a reputation
as a loyalist to Democratic leaders.
  Links:
    38. http://www.projo.com/extra/election/content/KILMARTIN_LEGS_10-26-10_SQK99K7_v13.1c2ae2b.html

[39]Editorial: Kilmartin for attorney general
Providence Journal - October 25, 2010
In some ways the attorney general’s office is the most important in Rhode
Island state government, with very broad powers in civil and criminal law,
oversight of nonprofit organizations, utility regulation, health care and
other consumer areas.
  Links:
    39. http://www.projo.com/opinion/editorials/content/ED_ag25_10-25-10_6TKDO4V_v51.2757640.html

_South Carolina_

[40]Richardson's experience key for attorney general
Hilton Head Island Packet - Wednesday, October 27, 2010
A wide array of duties falls to the state attorney general, and Matthew
Richardson's experience and qualifications make him our choice for this
office.
  Links:
    40. http://cdn.optmd.com/V2/67072/117576/index.html?g=Af////8=&r=www.islandpacket.com/2010/10/27/1420943/richardsons-experience-key-for.html

[41]Attorney general’s race heats up in last week
The State - By John Monk – October 27, 2010
In the last week of the contest for state attorney general, Republican Alan
Wilson and Democrat Matthew Richardson are trading jabs.
  Links:
    41. http://www.thestate.com/2010/10/27/1531185/attorney-generals-race-heats-up.html

_Wisconsin_

[42]Attorney General hopeful Hassett out-raised favored opponent
Hassett’s excess money grant of $70K of public finance fund; Van Hollen
still outspent himShare .By Andrew Averill
UW Badger-Herald - By Andrew Averill - October 26, 2010
The Democratic candidate for attorney general out-fundraised incumbent J.B.
Van Hollen in the pre-election period, according to campaign finance reports
filed Tuesday.
  Links:
    42. http://badgerherald.com/news/2010/10/26/attorney_general_hop.php

[43]Editorial: Hassett won't be partisan attorney general
Appleton Post Crescent - October 26, 2010
As Scott Hassett says, an attorney general candidate runs as a partisan, but
if elected, has to put party politics aside and act as the people's lawyer.
  Links:
    43. http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20101026/APC0602/10260469/Editorial-Hassett-won-t-be-partisan-AG

[44]Hassett outraises Van Hollen in Wis. AG race
WKBT - Associated Press - October 25, 2010
  Links:
    44. http://www.wkbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=13385529

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic attorney general hopeful Scott Hassett used
public financing to outraise Republican incumbent J.B. Van Hollen by about
$8,000 over September and the first half of October.
_______________________

[45]^^[1]Los Angeles Time/USC. October 13^th- 20^th. Cooley 40%, Harris 35%,
Undecided 17%. 922 LV
[46]^^[2]Mason-Dixon Poll, October 4^th – 6^th. Bondi 42%, Gelber 37%,
Undecided 21%. 625 LV
[47]^^[3]Survey USA, October 21^st- 24^th . Olens 50%, Hodges 37%. 601 LV
[48]^^[4]Siena Research, October 14^th – 18^th. Schneiderman 44%, Donovan
37%, Undecided 19%. 637 LV
  Links:
    45.
    46.
    47.
    48.

* _Correction:_  In error, the election update sent to DAGA supporters on
October 26, 2010 identified Attorney General Steve Six as a Republican. We
apologize for this error and have corrected it in this version.
You are receiving this e-mail as part of your DAGA membership benefits. 
Supporting the election of Democrats to the offices of Attorneys General.

[49]Unsubscribe [email-masked] from this list | [50]Forward to a friend |
[51]Update your profile
_Our mailing address is:_
DAGA
1580 Lincoln, Suite 1125
Denver, CO 80203
_Copyright (C) 2010 DAGA All rights reserved._
  Links:
    49. http://democraticags.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=abe051504b44f0a5e420d445c&id=3ff3a59c2e&e=a259a545aa&c=13c2023d6a
    50. http://us1.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=abe051504b44f0a5e420d445c&id=13c2023d6a&e=a259a545aa
    51. http://democraticags.us1.list-manage.com/profile?u=abe051504b44f0a5e420d445c&id=3ff3a59c2e&e=a259a545