The first televised debate in the presidential election is Monday evening. There will be just two candidates on stage, Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump.
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Recount Preserves Win For Ranglin-Vassell Over DeSimone
A recount by the state Board of Elections Friday morning showed that first-time candidate Marcia Ranglin-Vassell beat House Majority Leader John…
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In Upset, Ranglin-Vassell Defeats DeSimone; Frias Wins In Cranston
In a surprising blow to Rhode Island’s political status quo, first-time candidate Marcia Ranglin-Vassell defeated House Majority Leader John DeSimone…
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Rhody Votes ’16: Races To Watch During Tuesday’s Primary
Rhode Islanders will go to the polls Tuesday to vote in a primary election. The general lack of high-profile races is expected to result in a low…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
August is on the way out, and legislative primary races are coming up fast. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, you can send your…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Leave it to Rhode Island to provide a counter-narrative to the notion that the news slows down in summer, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI Elections Likely To Move General Assembly Left
While many Ocean State voters are more focused on August vacations than politics, candidates for the legislature are knocking on doors, appearing at…
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RI Democratic Chair Calls For Carnevale To Reconsider His Candidacy
State Democratic Chairman Joseph McNamara said Tuesday that embattled state Rep. John Carnevale should reconsider his decision to seek re-election. …
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Elections Board Calls For Canvassers To Determine Rep. Carnevale’s Residency
Faced with Republican efforts to remove state Rep. John Carnevale’s name from the fall ballot, the state Board of Elections on Monday called for the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: On The Two Conventions, Clinton Vs. Trump
The Republican National Convention that nominated Donald Trump is history. The Democratic convention that is poised to tap Hillary Clinton begins today.
