Chafee: Raimondo’s pension successes a “myth”

Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Gov. – elect Gina Raimondo meet in the State House to discuss transition issues. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News

That from former Governor Lincoln Chafee to WPRO’s Tara Granahan on the reported success and role of then-General Treasurer Gina Raimondo in RI’s pension overhaul.  Chafee recounted the events of 2010, saying he felt Raimondo was more “counter-productive” than helpful.  While mentioning “dark money” and the group Engage RI as “friends” of the now governor, Chafee said Raimondo was “hogging credit” on a national stage in regards to pension reform.

Granahan also asked Chafee to name a couple of potential candidates for governor in 2018.  The former mayor/senator/governor replied that of course he’s held the job, and added, “you have to have choices… right now, I’m a Democrat.”

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