Rhode Island GOP
What the RIGOP needs in a chairperson may not be obvious… or possible.
John DePetro and Justin Katz start off the year with the first Politics This Week of 2026.
John DePetro and Justin Katz review the latest in Rhode Island politics.
Back in October, I highlighted the Providence City Council campaign of Republican Brown student Axel Brito, saying it raised “the old, confounding questions for Rhode Island Republicans.” My conclusion was that Providence Republicans should probably support him, while the rest of us should start thinking about ways to make our support for candidates more valuable.…
The barrier to Republican victory in the governor’s race is real and partly an internal barrier between credibility and enthusiasm.
John DePetro and Justin Katz contrast candidates for governor and discuss the cost of housing in RI.
Republican Aaron Guckian has announced his intention to run for governor of Rhode Island in the 2026 election. He had a credible run for lieutenant governor, last time around, and his varied background covers a number of bases, including experience in the private sector (bank management), the medical field (a dental association), teaching (short-term public…
This is sad news to receive this evening: Mike was a great guy who engaged in his community with warmth and intelligence.
John DePetro and Justin Katz ruminate on political changes in RI.
He made the announcement by way of signing off permanently from his long-running weekend radio show on WPRO. As Raymond Baccari reports: “Today, with humility and resolve, I’m proud to announce that I am running for lieutenant governor of the state of Rhode Island,” Loughlin said to his listeners. “I want to transform this office…
