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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Linc Chafee To Pack It In?
The criticism came fast and hard for former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee’s presidential debate performance. Yet RIPR political analyst Scott…
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U.S. Sen. Jack Reed Backs Obama On Troops In Afghanistan
Rhode Island’s U.S. Senator Jack Reed says he supports President Barack Obama’s decision to keep thousands of troops in Afghanistan. The policy…
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Political Roundtable: Cicilline on Mass Shootings, the Democratic Debate & US House Indecision
Congressman David Cicilline joins Political Roundtable to discuss efforts to reduce gun violence; fallout from Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate…
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Sanders Harvests $2 Million In Campaign Contributions In Debate Aftermath
Tad Devine, the Providence native who is Democratic presidential aspirant Bernie Sanders top media consultant, said in an interview today that last…
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Lincoln Chafee Jumps Into The Fray During First Democratic Presidential Debate
Former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee took to the national stage, as one of five Democrats taking part in last night’s presidential primary debate.
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Senator Ottiano Resigns To Take Job at Neighborhood Health Plan of RI
UPDATE: Former three-term state rep. Amy Rice, a Democrat, said she is considering running for the state Senate seat vacated this week by Christopher…
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Lincoln Chafee To Participate In First Democratic Primary Debate
Former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee will take the national stage Tuesday evening in the Democratic presidential debate. The former Republican…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The leaves are falling, and fight over truck tolls remains hot and heavy. So thanks for stopping by for my weekend roundup. As always, your tips and…
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GOP Lawmakers Unveil Plan to Fix Bridges Without Truck Tolls
A half-dozen Republican lawmakers unveiled a proposal Wednesday to steer $875 million to improving Rhode Island’s decrepit bridges over 10 years…
