Another potential federal shutdown looms this week as lawmakers in Washington struggle to reach a consensus on immigration issues. The Public’s Radio political analyst, Scott MacKay, says it’s a good moment to reflect on our immigration history.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 8
It’s almost time for spring training, and politics never takes a holiday. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. The number of voters in House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s Cranston district who work […]
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As Shutdown Continues, RI Delegation Calls For End
Rhode Island’s entire congressional delegation gathered at T.F. Green Airport Warwick Monday to condemn the partial government shutdown, now in its fourth week. TSA officers and air traffic controllers are some of the many across the country have continued to work the nation’s airports. The state’s two Democratic Representatives and two Senators took the […]
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Sports Fans, Get Out And Vote!
Sports World voting occurs all the time. Today it’s Real World voting.
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Political Roundtable: Robert Flanders On His U.S. Senate Run
Robert Flanders, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse, joins Political Roundtable to discuss his campaign, the wave of attempted bombings this week, and other issues.
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In Polarized Electorate, Friends Navigate The Trump Divide
A new poll conducted for The Public’s Radio, The Providence Journal and Channel 6 shows a majority of Rhode Islanders — 60 percent — disapprove of President Trump’s job performance. But the poll also reveals a vast partisan divide. About 90 percent of Democrats disapprove of Trump, compared with just 20 percent of Republicans.
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Poll: Unhappy With Trump, But Impeachment?
Though a majority of Rhode Islanders are unhappy with the 45th President, many aren’t ready to see an impeachment process begin, a new poll shows.
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Woodward: Americans Have Become Numb To President Trump
Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward told a group of Rhode Island business leaders that close associates of President Trump consider him a threat to national and economic security, but that Americans have become numb to the Trump administration. Woodward spoke about his 19th book, Fear: Trump in the White House, during the 75th annual meeting […]
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Bob Woodward: Americans Have Become Numb To President Trump
Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward told a group of Rhode Island business leaders that close associates of President Trump consider him a threat to national and economic security, but that Americans have become numb to the Trump administration. Woodward spoke about his 19th book, Fear: Trump in the White House, during the 75th annual meeting […]
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Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Wins Democratic Primary, Supporters Say Ready For More Progress
About 80 supporters, friends, family members and volunteers for Elorza’s campaign clapped and chanted “four more years” as the mayor wrapped up his victory speech during his election night watch party. “I believe that once we are done, the city of Providence is going to be recognized across the country as the top, the premier, […]
