RI Governor ’10
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 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…
[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…
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…
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…
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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)…
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.
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…
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…
