New York's former insurance superintendent, Eric Dinallo, got a big boost in his campaign for state attorney general this past weekend in the form of a major newspaper endorsement, but the consumer press take on this race has not been unanimous, leaving the election very much up in the air.

On Aug. 22, the New York Daily News came out for Mr. Dinallo, stating that he “offers a blend of first-rate legal, executive and regulatory experience that is unique among the contenders and equips him best to lead New York's top law office amid rising challenges.”

The editorial added that “with substantial accomplishments in the public and private sectors, [Mr.] Dinallo's range extends from the guts of Wall Street to the workings of the health insurance industry–both of which will be high on the agenda. And he has been nothing if not effective under some very high-pressure circumstances.”