RI Governor ’10

RI Governor 2010 – Immigration Reference Chart

By Marc Comtois | June 24, 2010 |

Based on Andrew’s reporting as well as the ProJo and the GoLocalProv accounts, here is a quick reference chart detailing the 2010 RI Gubonatorial candidates’ stance on four key Immigration related issues: Governor Carcieri’s 2008 Executive Order, E-Verify, in-state college tuition for the illegal/undocumented, and the Arizona Immigration law. Issue Chafee Lynch Giroux* Caprio Block**…

The Rhode Island Latino Civic Fund Gubernatorial Debate: Opening Statements

By Carroll Andrew Morse | June 24, 2010 |

The links below will take you to unofficial transcripts of the opening statements of the candidates for Governor of Rhode Island, speaking at last night’s debate hosted by the Rhode Island Latino Civic Fund, held at CCRI’s Liston Campus Auditorium. Candidates are listed in the order they spoke. Victor Moffitt John Robitaille Ken Block Lincoln…

Liveblogging the Rhode Island Latino Civic Fund Gubernatorial Debate

By Carroll Andrew Morse | June 23, 2010 |

[6:22] Greetings from the Rhode Island Latino Civic Fund Gubernatorial Debate. Intros just finished, rules being discussed… [6:25] Opening statements… Victor Moffitt up first. He knows the social issues and cuts that have been made. Next gov has to have a strong financial background. John Robitaille: Born in Central Falls, served in the military, then…

John Robitaille at the Rhode Island Republican Assembly Endorsement Convention

By Carroll Andrew Morse | June 14, 2010 |

This past Saturday, the Rhode Island Republican Assembly held its endorsement convention for statewide candidates. Candidates were allowed to make a short statement, then took questions from the audience. As always, RI-RA members asked direct and pointed questions of the candidates. John Robitaille spoke to the convention about his campaign for Governor and received the…

Victor Moffitt at the Rhode Island Republican Assembly Endorsement Convention

By Carroll Andrew Morse | June 14, 2010 |

This past Saturday, the Rhode Island Republican Assembly held its endorsement convention for statewide candidates. Candidates were allowed to make a short statement, then took questions from the audience. As always, RI-RA members asked direct and pointed questions of the candidates. Victor Moffitt spoke to the convention about his campaign for Governor. Opening statement:“The most…

Liveblogging the First Rhode Island Gubernatorial Debate

By Carroll Andrew Morse | June 10, 2010 |

The comments section of this post will be host to an open thread, where you can join Anchor Rising contributors in posting your reaction to tonight’s Rhode Island gubernatorial debate in real time. Click here to follow and partake of the discussion.

Obligatory June 1 Horse-Race Post

By Marc Comtois | June 1, 2010 |

It’s June, the first day in fact, and there’s a new poll out from Rasmussen (via ProJo) with a snapshot of the RI Governor’s race. The scenario summary: Lincoln Chafee (I) – 35% Frank Caprio (D) – 32% John Robitaille (R) – 25% Undecided – 9% = = = = = = Frank Caprio (D)…

Campaign Fire Money

By Justin Katz | May 20, 2010 |

Monique’s topic on the Matt Allen Show, last night, was David Kane’s intended use of the settlement money that he receives as the father of a Station Nightclub fire victim to prevent Attorney General Patrick Lynch’s advancement into the governor’s seat. Stream by clicking here, or download it.

More from the Gang of Possible Governors

By Justin Katz | May 14, 2010 |

Ed Fitzpatrick’s column from last Sunday, about the gubernatorial candidates’ appearance before the left-wing audience of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island and the Poverty Institute, was excellent. Two points thereon, first having to do with a question of abortion purity: But Lynch also leveled veiled criticism at Caprio’s voting record on abortion-related legislation, saying…

Move Left for Lefties, Right for Righties

By Justin Katz | May 6, 2010 |

So, yeah, it’s the nature of politics that candidates move as far toward the ideology of a given audience as they think they can get away with, which increases the appearance of their agreement. Still, there are two additional — and worrisome — factors at play when the Providence Journal can describe the performance of…