Lure of Direct Impact Draws Members of Congress into Attorney General Roles
State attorneys general have often sought other political offices after their service as chief legal officer of their state. Lately, incumbent and former members of Congress have decided to run for state attorney general instead. There’s a long-standing joke that “AG” doesn’t just stand for attorney general but for “aspiring governor” as well. At present…
New Project Teaches Skills and Builds Community for Those Teaching Law Students About The Role Of State Attorneys General
“Students come to law school wanting to do good, but they leave wanting to do well.” That is what one of my law school professors told me more years ago than I will admit. Fortunately, at this significant time in our nation’s history, the current generation is quite serious about doing good and students are…
Walter Mondale: Remembering the 42nd U.S. Vice President and 23rd Minnesota Attorney General
On April 19, Walter Mondale passed away at the age of 93. Prior to serving as President Carter’s vice president, President Clinton’s ambassador to Japan, and a U.S. senator from Minnesota for twelve years, Mondale’s first foray into public office came in 1960 when he was appointed Minnesota attorney general. Just two years later, he…
From Burr to Harris: AG to VP
What does Kamala Harris have in common with Aaron Burr and Martin Van Buren? All three served as state attorney general before becoming U.S. Senator and then Vice President of the United States. In fact, this is the same path to the Vice Presidency that 10% of all Vice Presidents have followed since Aaron Burr’s…
