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DA Rice joins list of possible LI contenders for state office

Quick ReadPolitical insiders say Rice is eyeing a bid for state attorney general.

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice listens to

Photo credit: AP | Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice listens to a reporter's questions in her Mineola, N.Y. office. Commenting on the motives of Long Island Adoption Attorney Brian Cohen after his arrest on Grand Larceny charges stemming from an adoption Ponzi scheme. (September 14, 2009)

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Move over Tom Suozzi, step back Steve Levy.

Another high-powered Long Island Democrat has joined the list of contenders looking for a place next year on the party's statewide ticket - Nassau's first female district attorney, Kathleen Rice.

Although she is already in the midst of her own re-election campaign and officially there is no spot open, political insiders say Rice is eyeing a...

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