NY Times Endorses Eric Schneiderman for Attorney General

 

NEW YORK CITY – In a powerful and unequivocal endorsement in the Democratic primary for Attorney General, the New York Times editorialized in support of Eric Schneiderman. The New York Times' endorsement represents a major turning point in the race for Attorney General and confirms the momentum in the final weeks before the election is with Schneiderman.

 

"Schneiderman has courage, a strong voice and a deep commitment to ethical government," the board wrote. "During his 12 years in the Senate, he championed important laws protecting women’s rights and repealing the overly harsh Rockefeller-era drug laws, and he challenged his party’s leaders when they chose expedience over conviction."

 

Continued the board, “Thanks to him, New York now has laws that will make it easier to prosecute fraud in government contracts and end the cynical practice of prison gerrymandering. Other efforts — promoting transparency in Albany and curbing the power of dirty money — have been blocked by political leaders eager to protect the sleazy status quo. His willingness to keep pushing is crucial."

 

"We endorse Senator Schneiderman in the Democratic primary because of his sound judgment, legal expertise, political independence and long history of fighting for government reform."

 

"We are humbled and absolutely honored that the New York Times has endorsed Eric Schneiderman for his lifelong record of fighting for progressive justice for all New Yorkers," said campaign spokesman James Freedland. "As Attorney General, Eric will be a true reformer who will deliver change to our state government and ensure that our justice system will be both color blind and fair."