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GOP Strike Force introduces eleven candidates
The Rhode Island Republican Party announced eleven General Assembly candidates Monday night at a rally host by the Rhode Island Republican Strike Force.
Gemma says he will focus on Doherty not Cicilline, Doherty reacts
Anthony Gemma, who just announced his candidacy for congress in the First District on Sunday, said he is going to focus his energy on Republican Candidate Brendan Doherty and not on his Democratic primary opponent, Congressman Cicilline.
Gemma announces for congress, takes jabs at Doherty
In front of a crowd of 60 people at Prospect Terrace Park in Providence, Anthony Gemma announced his second bid for congress in the First District.
Doherty camp. hires full time manager, Cicione to be advisor
The Brendan Doherty Campaign has hired Ian Prior to manage the campaign full-time. Prior, who has been informally serving as an advisor to the campaign for several months now, will assume day today operational oversight of the campaign as of April 23.
Cicilline issues email explaining his time as mayor
The David Cicilline for Congress Campaign issued an email to supporters today and explained some of his recent interviews.
Cicilline: 'I never meant to mislead,' 'I'm sorry'
In an exclusive interview with WPRI-TV’s Tim White Congressman Cicilline is apologizing to Rhode Island voters for saying that Providence was in “excellent financial condition” during the 2010 campaign.
Riley announces candidacy for U.S. Congress in District 2
Michael Riley, the owner of an investment advisory firm, announced his candidacy for congress in the Second Congressional District on Monday.
Doherty: Returned Ciccone check not a "flip-flop"
“The check is in the mail,” Congressional Candidate Brendan Doherty told the WPRO Morning News with Tara Granahan and Andrew Gobeil in regards to a $1,250 contribution made by embattled Senator Frank Ciccone to his campaign.
Cicilline criticizes GOP budget in meeting with seniors
Congressman David Cicilline Tuesday held the first of a series of neighborhood meetings geared at senior citizens, criticizing the budget passed last week by the Republican-led House.
Doherty Camp. returns check to embattled Senator Ciccone
After receiving pressure from WPRO’s Dan Yorke Show, the Brendan Doherty for Congress Campaign has announced today that they will return a $1,000 campaign contribution from RI State Senator Frank Ciccone.
Embattled Sen. Ciccone to step down from leadership post
Senator Frank Ciccone will step down from his leadership positions, following his alleged threats to police during Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio’s traffic stop in Barrington last Thursday.
Doherty won't return check from embattled Senator Ciccone
Republican Congressional Candidate Brendan Doherty says he will not return a $1,000 check given to him by Senator Frank Ciccone.
Executive Director of RI Republican Party resigns
Patrick Sweeney, the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Republican Party, has resigned from the position to pursue other endeavors.
Pelosi lauds Cicilline's leadership at womens roundtable
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi hailed Congressman Cicilline’s leadership at a roundtable discussion on health and workforce issues facing Rhode Island women at the Rhode Island Foundation on Monday morning.
Dems & Doherty camp. exchange jabs over tax policy
Congressional Candidate Brendan Doherty is taking some heat from state democrats who say he is “not ready for primetime,” after a weekend appearance on WPRI-TV’s Newsmakers program where he said he would let the Bush tax cuts expire- all of them including the cuts for those making under $250,000.
Cicilline hires Eric Hyers to manage re-election campaign
Congressman David Cicilline has appointed Eric Hyers to manage his 2012 re-election campaign. Hyers was Cicilline’s campaign manager in 2010.
Underdog Senate candidate goes national with viral video
Another viral YouTube ad has landed Senate Candidate Barry Hinckley and his 5-year-old son Hudson on Neil Cavuto Thursday afternoon at 4:45 p.m. and on Fox and Friends at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Raimondo says she supports Cicilline, no endorsement made
General Treasurer Gina Raimondo confirmed her position in the host committee for a fundraiser for Congressman David Cicilline but when asked if was an endorsement she replied, “no.”
Taveras, Raimondo to host big dollar fundraiser for Cicilline
According to WPRI’s Ted Nesi’s blog two of Rhode Island’s most popular politicians have agreed to host a fundraiser for Rhode Island’s most unpopular politician, Congressman David Cicilline.
Chafee says his approval numbers will improve with economy
The Governor is speaking out after a second poll, this time by WPRI-TV, shows Governor Chafee with extremely low approval ratings with 21% of voter supporting him and 75% opposed.
Gemma pleased by poll, to make business announcement
Anthony Gemma says he is encouraged by the new WPRI-TV poll that reveals that he is only 13% behind Republican Brendan Doherty in the polls, with a large number of undecided voters.
Poll confirms low approval ratings for Chafee
A second poll has confirmed what a Brown University Poll revealed last week: Governor Chafee is unpopular among voters. A WPRI-TV poll that polled 500 people found that only 21% of people give Chafee a positive review and 75% grade him negatively.
Raimondo: All work and no play, not celebrating high poll #'s
While Cicilline and Chafee suffered in the latest poll by Brown University’s Taubmann Center, General Treasurer Gina Raimondo experienced a high approval rating at 57% but says she is not going to celebrate yet.
Chafee and Cicilline hit all-time lows in new poll
A new public opinion survey taken by the Taubman Center at Brown University reveals that Governor Chafee and Congressman Cicilline’s approval ratings are slipping further into the gutter.
Doherty campaign slams Cicilline: "He is all talk"
The Brendan Doherty for Congress Campaign is slamming Congressman Cicilline for his leadership in Providence after Cicilline appeared on the WPRO Morning News on Tuesday and said that Providence’s fiscal crisis was not caused by his administration but is a result of past mayors.
Cicilline faults past admins. for city's troubled finances
Mayor Cicilline defended his leadership of the city of Providence saying he is not responsible for the fiscal troubles of the city which is now on the brink of bankruptcy.
RI Republicans cash in on GOP Presidential primary
Rhode Island Republicans are cashing in on the GOP presidential primary.
RI native running for Gabby Giffords seat slams Rick Santorum
A Warwick native is making waves on the national political scene as she calls our GOP Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum over the weekend on Fox and Friends.
Joe Kennedy III kicks off campaign in Attleboro
Joseph Kennedy III, son of former congressman Joe Kennedy II and grandson of Robert Kenendy, kicked off his campaign in Attleboro Massachusetts on Thursday after announcing his candidacy via the internet. He featured a video on his website entitled “I’m Running.”
Mollis not surprised that 1 in 8 on voter lists are inaccurate
1.8 million voters in the United States are dead, says the Pew Research Center. Even more shocking the center found that 1 in 8 people on voter registration lists in the United States are either inaccurate, out-of-date, or duplicates. Close to 2.8 million people are registered in two states.
Doherty one of the most well-funded GOP challengers in U.S.
The Cook Political Report has put GOP Congressional Candidate Brendan Doherty among the top three funded Republican challengers compared to a Democratic incumbent in the United States.
Hinckley taps Loughlin to run Senate campaign
The Barry Hinckley for Senate campaign has announced that John Loughlin, former candidate for U.S. Representative in 2009 against David Cicilline will assume the position of campaign executive director.
Exclusive: Former AG Pine reacts to accusations by DiPrete
Former Attorney General Jeffrey Pine is returning jabs after former Governor Edward Diprete charged him with lying to achieve him own political aspirations.
Redistricting plan reshapes Congressional Districts
The latest proposal to redraw Rhode Island's legislative and congressional districts would move three communities into the 2nd Congressional district.
Candidate for congress voices concern about redistricting
Brendan Doherty, Republican Candidate for Congress in the 1rst Congressional District, voiced his opposition to some of the dramatic changes proposed in the state’s redistricting plans.
Lawmakers to search for solution to smelly situation
Representative Stephen Ucci of Johnston will lead a special House commission to investigate ways to end the odor emanating from the state’s landfill.
RI GOP Chair says NY-like victory can happen here
The head of the Rhode Island Republican Party says the GOP's victory in a New York congressional district held by the Democrats since 1921 is a big morale boost for Republicans here.
RI lawmakers to hold hearings on pension overhaul
Select Rhode Island lawmakers are returning to the Statehouse to begin the difficult task of overhauling the state's public pension system.
Chafee, Raimondo to appeal pension ruling
A Rhode Island judge has ruled that pension benefits amount to an implied contract between the state and public sector workers. More, with WPRO's Steve Klamkin.
Chafee highlights new seafood marketing law
Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee is heralding a new law designed to help the Ocean State's fisheries market local seafood.
RI board to reconsider redesign of voter form
The Rhode Island Board of Elections is considering whether to redesign the voter registration form because officials say last year's redesign has left voters confused.
U.S. labor official tours RI business
A top U.S. labor official joined members of Rhode Island's congressional delegation for a tour of a local manufacturer.
