Primarily New York: The Race For Attorney General

As the New York State primaries are just about a month away, Juan Manuel Benítez, NY1 Noticias reporter and host of Pura Politica, and Spectrum News NY1 political reporters Grace Rauh and Zack Fink, hosts of their new Off Topic On Politics podcast, talk about the big races, with a focus on the four-way race among Democrats for New York Attorney General.

NY1's @gracerauh: There’s a big question mark about why AG candidate Tish James won’t adopt the label of “Sheriff of Wall Street.” It’s become a line of attack from her rivals, who don’t differ significantly on other issues. #PrimarilyNewYork

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 15, 2018

NY1's @ZackFinkNews: AG candidate, U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who is technically running for reelection and a new office at the same time, is eating into opponent Zephyr Teachout's base in the Hudson Valley. #PrimarilyNewYork

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 15, 2018

NY1's @gracerauh U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney faces some criticism for potentially putting a swing congressional district at risk, if he wins the race for AG. #PrimarilyNewYork

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 15, 2018

Zephyr Teachout is the only Only AG candidate running a campaign while not accepting corporate donations. @JuanMaBenitez of @NY1noticias: this is a trend that will likely become more popular among candidates in future years. #PrimarilyNewYork

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 15, 2018

While she has impressive credentials as legislative counsel for Hillary Clinton & Joe Biden & serving in Cuomo's administration, AG candidate Leecia Eve entered the race late in an already crowded field with not much name recognition, NY1's @ZackFinkNews says #PrimarilyNewYork

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 15, 2018

All four candidates for New York attorney general will be appearing on @BrianLehrer in the coming weeks for interviews. Stay tuned! #PrimarilyNewYork

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) August 15, 2018