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State of New York September 14, 2010 Election
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Sean Coffey
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Attorney General; State of New York; Democratic Party

 
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The questions were prepared by the Leagues of Women Voters of New York State and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What qualifies you for the office?

I have the broadest legal experience in the field, having tried cases as a federal prosecutor, defense lawyer, and co-manager of a prominent plaintiffs' law firm. Our State needs an independent and determined AG to lead the fight to fix Albany, and I am beholden to no one.

2. What do you see as the greatest challenges and highest priorities?

First, serving as the catalyst for reform in Albany. Second, ensuring that the financial industry is kept honest through transparency, integrity, and accountability. Third, serving as the People's Lawyer fighting for families like the lower middle class one I grew up in, protecting our environment, workers rights, consumers, etc.

3. What are your solutions?

First, giving the AG independent authority to investigate political corruption. Second, use of the Martin Act on Wall Street with new emphasis on holding persons and gatekeepers accountable. Third, aggressive enforcement and creative use of existing laws to protect the New Yorkers least able to protect themselves.

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