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Attorney General candidate Leecia Eve sits down to discuss her experience, her jobs working for the likes of Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and Andrew Cuomo and finally, why "scholarly work" (a criticism of fellow candidate Zephyr Teachout) doesn't equate to her time in the courtroom. Learn More: nynow.org
Today on the Eye on NY podcast: Looking ahead to the primary election Thursday, Sept. 13. There are three statewide Democratic primaries on the ballot next week. The headliner is the Democratic gubernatorial primary. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking a third term, will face Cynthia Nixon, an actress and longtime activist. In the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is up against New York City Councilman Jumaane Williams. Finally, the four-way primary for attorney general. The candidates are: New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney, anti-corruption expert and law professor Zephyr Teachout and attorney Leecia Eve.
In a supersized episode 5, we ask aspiring Attorneys General Zephyr Teachout, Tish James, Sean Patrick Maloney and Leecia Eve to say whether or not Donald Trump and his crew are emblematic of the New York real estate world, and what would change if each of them gets to be the new sheriff in town. Plus, former A.G. candidate Mark Green runs down this year's race and revisits several of his old ones.
Episode # 7 - What are the differences between Zephyr Teachout, Tish James and Leecia Eve on these controversial education issues?
Democratic candidates Sean Patrick Maloney, Leecia Eve, Tish James and Zephyr Teachout debate how they would address corruption in Albany, stand up to the Trump administration, and fight for the people of New York if elected the next New York Attorney General. The debate, which aired on Manhattan Neighborhood Network and was moderated by Gotham Gazette's Ben Max, was the first televised debate of the race, wherein the four Democrats are seeking the party nomination through the September 13 primary vote.
Tish James is the current New York City Public Advocate and the overwhelming pick at the party's May convention on Long Island. The latest Siena College poll has her leading the field at 25 percent followed by Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney at 16, Zephyr Teachout at 13 and Leecia Eve at four percent. Attorney General candidate Tish James sits down to discuss anti-corruption views and independence. Learn More: nynow.org
Episode 83: Attorney General Candidate Leecia Eve by Max & Murphy