U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat, is seeking his third term after first being elected in 2006. He faces a challenge in the November 6 election from Republican Robert Flanders. Whitehouse stopped in at The Public Radio this week to answer a range of questions on topics including political polarization, President Trump’s support in some […]
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RI US Senate Candidates Debate Solutions For Climate Change
Rhode Island candidates for U.S. Senate spent nearly ten minutes discussing climate change during a debate Saturday night at the University of Rhode Island.The forum was sponsored by the university, The Public’s Radio and The Providence Journal.
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Sparks Fly On Health Care, Tax Cuts During U.S. Senate Debate
Democratic incumbent Sheldon Whitehouse and his Republican challenger, Robert Flanders sparred over an array of foreign policies and such domestic issues as immigration, energy, single-payer health care, the Kavanaugh Supreme Court hearings and the Trump Administration tax cuts in a mostly civil debate held Saturday night at the University of Rhode Island’s Kingston campus. The […]
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island’s primary election is almost here, and there’s a lot on the line — and a hurricane may land around mid-week, potentially suppressing turnout. 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. […]
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RIPR ProJo ABC6 Poll: Democrats Raimondo, Whitehouse Lead GOP Rivals By Double-Digit Margins
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has a 14-point lead over her closest rival, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, while U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has a 24-point advantage over Republican challenger Robert Flanders, according to a new poll done for Rhode Island Public Radio, The Providence Journal and ABC6. When asked who they would support if the […]
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TGIF: 23 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
October is here and the general election is slightly more than four weeks away. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As uusual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1. Sure, independent candidate for governor Joe Trillo oversold the significance […]
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As Farm Bill Expires, ‘Inadequate’ Crop Insurance For NE Shellfish Farmers Remains In Place
Shellfish farmers in New England are stuck for now with crop insurance options that some senators call “inadequate.” Congress failed to reauthorize the federal Farm Bill before it expired on Sunday, and the Senate’s version of the bill would have expanded crop protections for shellfish farmers. The idea is that shellfish like oysters and clams […]
