1. Headline
  1. Headline
Advertise | AdChoices

‘Apprentice’ winner would consider N.J. gig

Pinkett may be offered lieutenant governor slot on Corzine's ticket

Advertise | AdChoices
Image: Randal Pinkett and Donald Trump
Stuart Ramson  /  AP
Randal Pinkett, left, was the season 4 "Apprentice" winner. He is being considered by Gov. Jon Corzine as a running mate in the November general election.
updated 7/22/2009 11:34:59 AM ET 2009-07-22T15:34:59

TRENTON, N.J. — Reality TV star Randal Pinkett says he'll consider running for lieutenant governor in New Jersey if — and when — an offer is made.

The season 4 "Apprentice" winner tells The Associated Press he has met with Gov. Jon Corzine, but the governor has not asked him to be his running mate.

Pinkett is an African-American businessman who co-chaired Newark Mayor Cory Booker's transition team.

Corzine reportedly backed off Pinkett after the choice received negative reaction from some Democrats and newspaper editorial pages.

Corzine must make his lieutenant governor selection by Monday.

Republican Chris Christie has picked Monmouth County Sheriff Kim Guadagno as his running mate.

Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Advertise | AdChoices
Advertise | AdChoices
Advertise | AdChoices

Discuss:

Advertise | AdChoices

Discussion comments

“ ”

Expand Collapse
,
Reply
Advertise | AdChoices
Advertise | AdChoices
Advertise | AdChoices

Most active discussions

  1. votes comments
  2. votes comments
  3. votes comments
  4. votes comments

More on TODAY.com

None
US News
  1. US News

    Beryl soaks Fla., Ga; thousands lose power

    The remains of Tropical Storm Beryl soaked beach vacations and some Memorial Day remembrance services in southern Georgia and northern Florida on Monday and knocked out power to tens of thousands, though emergency officials said it hasn't brought any major damage

    5/28/2012 5:51:17 PM +00:00 2012-05-28T17:51:17
  2. video Wild weather: Heat ‘melts’ NASCAR driver’s shoe
None
  1.  TODAY
    News

    video Iraq veteran calls VetDog 'life changing'

    5/24/2012 6:10:31 PM +00:00 2012-05-24T18:10:31
None
TODAY Entertainment
  1. TODAY Entertainment

    Justin Bieber allegedly batters photographer

    On Sunday, Justin Bieber's squeaky-clean reputation took a hit as the singer allegedly launched into a physical altercation with a paparazzo.

    5/28/2012 1:46:45 PM +00:00 2012-05-28T13:46:45
  2. video See photos from the alleged altercation
None
  1.
    Toyota Concert Series

    Bobby Brown takes 'Every Little Step' on plaza

    video R&B singer Bobby Brown dedicates his first song, “Every Little Step," to all the soldiers as part of a Memorial Day concert on the plaza.

    5/28/2012 3:33:49 PM +00:00 2012-05-28T15:33:49

  2. video Bobby Brown sings ‘My Prerogative’

    video R&B singer Bobby Brown performs his classic 1988 hit, “My Prerogative” for the TODAY fans on Rockefeller Plaza.

    5/28/2012 3:32:37 PM +00:00 2012-05-28T15:32:37

  3. Your pics! Brown kicks off summer

    Check out viewer pictures from Bobby Brown's Memorial Day performance on the TODAY plaza.

    5/28/2012 4:46:48 PM +00:00 2012-05-28T16:46:48
  4. TODAY
Yum
  1.
    Food

    Yum! Make a delicious barbecued pork sandwich

    5/28/2012 2:12:51 PM +00:00 2012-05-28T14:12:51