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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of New York State and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. The New York State Attorney General is the chief prosecutor for the state and the defender of the people. For which aspect of the job do you think you are most qualified; on which aspect would you personally focus?
For 30 years as a prosecutor, judge and District Attorney, not only did I gain experience and achieve results, unique in this race, as a prosecutor; I also represented just one client: The People of the State of New York. A prosecutor both seeks justice and protects the people.2. Would you target or investigate public authorities, and how would you slow down (or stop) their loophole borrowing?
I will investigate allegations of fraud or corruption wherever they arise, including in New York's public authorities; and I will scrutinize bonds issued by public authorities to ensure that their purpose is consistent with the authority's statutory scope of responsibility.3. What should be the role of the Attorney General in ending gerrymandering in New York State?
As it is the responsibility of the Attorney General to defend any redistricting plan in court, the Attorney General should assume the further responsibility of providing sound advice to the Legislature, while it is formulating this plan, to ensure that it is fair and appropriate under the law.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.
- Original answers for a published Voters Guide were limited to 50 words and are presented as submitted. Candidates have since been invited to supply answers of any length for the Web.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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