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Chafee for governor?

Running as an independent, he could thumb his nose at the worst of both parties
For now, Lincoln Chafee has the luxury of discussing his political future as a riddle wrapped up in an enigma.
By IAN DONNIS | April 10, 2008

Last Republican standing

Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian is a rare bright spot for the RI GOP
Last year, Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian made a very smart decision by standing pat.
By IAN DONNIS | March 07, 2007

The new armies of the ’net

Can pop technology ramp up public interest in politics?
More than a million people have downloaded the “Hello Garci” ring tone.
By ERICA SAGRANS | February 01, 2007

Down to the wire

Will Chafee or Laffey emerge victorious? Plus, Rhode Island’s other top primary races
So will Cranston Mayor Stephen P. Laffey prove the ascending dragon-slayer who knocks off US Senator Lincoln Chafee, a favorite target of conservatives everywhere, or will the herky-jerky heir to one of the best brand names in Ocean State politics repel his challenger and live to fight another day?
By IAN DONNIS | September 06, 2006

The latinos take it to the next level

More candidates, more challenges, and the quest for clout
The latest US Census data — showing a growing number of immigrants living in the US, including many from Mexico — won’t come as a surprise to anyone familiar with Rhode Island politics.
By MATTHEW JERZYK | August 29, 2006

A spirited race to succeed Roberts in Cranston

Talking politics
As progressive favorite Elizabeth Robert negotiates a crowded field of Democrats and Republicans to try to win the lieutenant governor’s office, four Democrats are vying to inherit her Cranston-based state Senate seat.
By IAN DONNIS | August 23, 2006

Champions of the status quo

Protecting incumbents takes precedence over a reform that could diminish the influence of money in Rhode Island politics
Although the flameout in April of Matt Brown’s US Senate bid was the most prominent example, he’s hardly been the only Rhode Island candidate to run into a campaign finance-related hassle this year.
By IAN DONNIS | July 26, 2006

Depena leaving RI Democratic Party post for city job

Talking politics
After attracting mixed reviews during two-and-a-half years in the job, Depena is leaving to take a position next month as executive director of the moribund Providence Human Relations Commission.
By IAN DONNIS | June 14, 2006

Exit Matt Brown

The Democratic hopeful fumbled his campaign fundraising controversy
There’s something Icarus-like in the US Senate campaign of Matt Brown, who spent several years planning his high-stakes run and then botched a campaign-finance fiasco that contradicted his self-narrative as a reformer.
By IAN DONNIS | May 03, 2006

Advantage: Whitehouse

The Democrat has the best shot in years to claim ‘the Chafee seat’ from the GOP
It was just one more in a steady stream of campaign stops, efforts that might land Sheldon Whitehouse six months from now in the most exclusive club in the nation.
By IAN DONNIS | May 03, 2006

Blowed up good

The old Jamestown Bridge is gonzo
We hope Jim Capaldi, director of the state Department of Transportation, doesn’t faint when he reads the following sentence.
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | April 19, 2006

Jamestown loses its erection

The big blow-up could be a spectacle for the ages
Jamestown Bridge is falling down, falling down. Jamestown Bridge is falling down, my fair lady!
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | April 12, 2006

Toste makes another Green bid for state Senate

Talking Politics
After making two credible challenges to state Senator Frank Caprio, Jeff Toste of the Green Party has developed his name recognition among the voters of Providence’s District 5, which encompasses much of the West Side.
By TIM LEHNERT | March 29, 2006

Trump at the Dump

The Donald’s minions talk smooth in Johnston
How exciting that Johnston got a taste of the “Trump Magic” Monday night as the mighty capitalist icon with the ludicrous hairdo sent his management team into deepest Vo Dilun, trying to convince the folks there that what they need is a “major destination casino.”
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | March 22, 2006

Stepping in it

Brown shows how not to build one’s war chest
You’re doing a heckuva job, Brownie.
By | March 08, 2006

Inside fight

Does Brown have the staying power to go toe-to-toe with Whitehouse?
By all accounts, Thursday, February 9 was a red-letter day for US Senate candidate Matt Brown.
By IAN DONNIS | February 23, 2006

Hunting with Cheney

It’s no surprise that “Big Time” poses a danger to others
That Dick “Sure Shot” Cheney lacked a necessary stamp for shooting quail when he accidentally plugged one of his hunting buddies sounds about right.
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | February 16, 2006

Money counts

Sheeler has a gripe about attention given to better-funded rivals
Your superior correspondents are as guilty as most for ignoring the many legitimate candidates who seek office, but are not given much chance of winning because of their reluctance (or inability) to link up with deep-pocketed contributors.
By | January 19, 2006