His gubernatorial aspirations come just four years after another foray in statewide politics, an unsuccessful race for attorney general.

Mr. Ganim has gubernatorial aspirations, but would be hurt if his ally Mr. Marcus is deposed.

Bebout said that his gubernatorial aspirations were behind him as he began a new political stint as the lowest-tenured state senator.

The process of drawing up a city budget for the next fiscal year, which starts on July 1, has been closely linked this year to Mr. Vallone's gubernatorial aspirations.

The investigation's early focus on the House Democratic caucus and Attorney General Corbett's 2010 gubernatorial aspirations have led to charges from that the investigation may be politically motivated.

For Mr. Lundine, a former Congressman and mayor with gubernatorial aspirations, his role carries obvious risks as well as hidden benefits.

Mayor Joseph P. Ganim of Bridgeport has long held gubernatorial aspirations, for example.

And the Mayor attributed its irresponsible nature to Mr. Vallone's gubernatorial aspirations.

If there is a poster boy for Republican gubernatorial aspirations, it is Mayor Giuliani.

If there is a poster boy for Republican gubernatorial aspirations in New York this year, it is Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani.