Kevin Olasanoye, the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, joined GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle in the studio on GoLocal LIVE to discuss President Donald Trump's recently reported remarks on immigration -- and which countries he reportedly declared as "shitholes."
Calling his remarks "racist," Olasanoye said that Rhode Island Republicans need to weigh on the language -- and leadership -- of President Trump now -- and as the 2018 campaign season moves forward.
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When it comes to voting, do you consider yourself to be affiliated with the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, Moderate, or Unaffiliated with a major party?
Next year, in November of 2018, there will be a statewide general election for Governor and many other state offices. How likely is it that you will vote in this election?
Will you definitely be voting, will you probably be voting, are you 50-50...
Recently, a proposal has been made to permit the issuance of $81 million in bonds by the State to build a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox. If there was an election today on this issue, would you vote to approve or reject issuing $81 million in financing supported moral obligation bonds to build the stadium?
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What particular ethnic group or nationality - such as English, French, Italian, Irish, Latino, Jewish, African American, and so forth - do you consider yourself a part of or feel closest to?