Letitia James abandons run for New York governor, will seek re-election as attorney general

[George II]

Source: CNBC

New York Attorney General Letitia James said Thursday she will drop her campaign for governor, and will instead run to be re-elected in her current role.

“I have come to the conclusion that I must continue my work as attorney general,” James said in a statement.

“There are a number of important investigations and cases that are underway, and I intend to finish the job. I am running for re-election to complete the work New Yorkers elected me to do,” she said.

The surprise turnaround came less than two months after James announced her candidacy for governor in 2022, setting up a likely Democratic primary fight against Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/09/ny-governor-letitia-james-abandons-campaign-will-seek-re-election-as-attorney-general.html

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Good idea. She has too many irons in the fire right now and in the next year.

[NurseJackie]

1. Kick.

(on purpose)

[DinahMoeHum]

2. Thank you, Tish !!!!

I didn't want her to run for governor in the first place, as she already has too much on her plate
ie. indict and prosecute Trump & Co. Let her finish the job.

One less competitor for Gov. Kathy Hochul to worry about.

[WA-03 Democrat]

3. Great!

[Roc2020]

4. Boom. Watch there now Trump big fella!

[secondwind]

5. K&R!

[elleng]

6. New York A.G. to Subpoena Trump to Testify in Fraud Investigation.

The move by the attorney general, Letitia James, comes at a critical moment in a criminal inquiry into the former president, who could try to block the demand.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/nyregion/trump-subpoena-testimony-letitia-james.html

[turbinetree]

7. Trump should be worried.....and his siblings....

[TreasonousBastard]

8. Sounds like somebody had a serious talk with her. She's got...

a good job already and doesn't have to sniff around the Governor's office.

Now, if the rest of them can see the light so Hochul can spend her time destroying Republicans instead of dealing with Democratic primaries...

[OnDoutside]

9. It certainly does. She will have a lot of opportunities for advancement

if she can get any one of the big cases over the line.

[cadoman]

24. it says a lot about her that someone could say that, and she'd listen

Not many powerful people know when to listen to their advisors. It's the sign of a great leader and I expect we'll see her in higher office in the not too distant future.

Now let's see her put the orange man under oath.

[Budi]

10. K & R ! 5 Dems were running? (DEC 1st)

Even more are considering running. THE CITY reported that Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez is giving serious thought to tossing his hat in the ring. Also reportedly mulling joining the fray are State Sen. Michael Gianaris (D-Queens), Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Long Island).

This is from Dec 1st.
Thank god James ditched the Gov campaign.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thecity.nyc/platform/amp/2021/11/30/22807522/who-is-running-for-attorney-general-in-new-york

That AG Office will be well served under her leadership.
Go Win This for NY, Ms James!

She needs to keep the Republicans OUT of that spot. Especially with all the stuff on the Trump crime family ..

"As of late-November, eight people, five Democrats and three Republicans, have filed with the state Board of Elections to start campaigning for the state’ top legal job."

[appmanga]

20. Dan Goldman should also be on that list

[Budi]

22. He's the one who should be there, in some position.

He announced didn't he?
Maybe that was after this article came out. From Dec 1st.

Goldman knows all the names, dates & who, what, where & when of the Trump crime family

[LittleGirl]

11. My hubby is thrilled ! eom

[Raftergirl]

12. Both H and I are happy with her decision.

[patphil]

13. A wise choice. Thank you Letitia.

[iluvtennis]

14. Happy for this decision from Letitia James! n/t

[Lunabell]

15. She's young enough to run for governor later.

Right now, she needs to go after tfg and his cronies.

[Thunderbeast]

17. Future US Attorney General...or higher office.

Good decision Ms. James.

We need your experience to complete prosecution of the TFG corruption.

Thank you.

[hamsterjill]

18. Good. Now concentrate on Trump.

I think the poster upthread who said someone probably had a long talk with her is absolutely right.

Now is not the time for her. She needs to get serious about the Trump situation.

[monkeyman1]

19. to fellow D.U.'S- happy dance ' 4 tish ,gawd I'm glad she stuck around !!!!!!

She's more important right the hell where she's at !!! TFG is busy ordering a truck load of butt wipe !

[BradAllison]

21. Hopefully this means Hochul's numbers are too strong to challenge. n/m

[TreasonousBastard]

25. I really hope so. Hochul's got roots upstate an seems to be...

doing a great job.

No reason to primary her, except some losers need a job. Letitia has no roots upstate, and doesn't need the job.

[SunSeeker]

23. Good. nt

[whistler162]

26. Good, really didn't want to vote for

another NY AG for Governor for a while, if ever.