Lewd comments made by Trump 11 years ago have led some congressional Republicans to back away from the GOP nominee. The head of the state Republican…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Rhode Islander Behind The Presidential Release Of Tax Returns
Ever wonder why presidential candidates should release their tax returns? RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay offers some views from a distinctly Rhode…
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The Pulse: Clinton And Trump, What About Health Care?
The presidential candidates debated for the first time Monday night, and health care barely got a mention. Health care hasn’t exactly been in the…
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NRA Endorsements Mostly Support General Assembly Incumbents
The National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund is using its general election endorsements to mostly support General Assembly incumbents,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Role Of Third Parties In The Presidential Contest
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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Katherine Gregg Taking On New Political Reporter Role At ProJo
Katherine Gregg, who was reassigned last month from her longtime beat at the Statehouse, has been named the Providence Journal’s political reporter,…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tuesday’s (predictably) low-turnout primary (surprisingly) punched above its weight in offering a lot of grist for the political mill. So let’s get…
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President Obama Names First Marine National Monument In Atlantic Ocean
This morning President Barack Obama announced he’s protecting nearly 5,000 square miles of marine ecosystems in the Atlantic Ocean. He calls his…
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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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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…
