Who Are the Tea Party Candidates in the Election?
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Who are the Tea Party candidates in Rhode Island? The Tea Party released its slate of endorsements this week, from state rep races to statewide offices.
“After our comprehensive vetting process, we are confident that all of our endorsed candidates espouse beliefs consistent with our mission statement of advocating for fiscal responsibility, accountability, and adherence to Constitutional principles,” said Colleen Conley, Founder and President of the RI Tea Party and The People’s PAC, which made the endorsements.
“We are confident that these candidates will represent all of the people of Rhode Island admirably and equitably when elected to public office. It is time to restore balance to our state government,” Conley added.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe endorsements overwhelming went to Republican candidates, including just a few Democrats and independents, most notably state Senator Michael Pinga and Cool Moose candidate for lieutenant governor Bob Healey. None of the endorsements went to a Moderate Party candidate.
Below are the endorsed candidates:
Party, candidate name, office, district (for General Assembly)
(R) Damien Baldino Rep 13
(R) David Bibeault Sen 22
(R) Pete Bonk Rep 38
(R) Don Botts Rep 16
(D)Jon Brien Rep 50
(R) Gip Cabral Sen 16
(R) Mike Chippendale Rep 40
(R) Thomas Clupny Rep 62
(R) William Connelly Sen 36
(R) Geoff Cook Sen 13
(R) Doreen Costa Rep 31
(R) Nancy Driggs Rep 70
(R) Phil Duquette Rep 33
(R) Richard Fascia Sen 25
(R)Don Fox Rep 47
(R) Sean Gately Sen 26
(R) Stephen Gerling Sen 18
(R) Dan Gordon Rep 71
(I) Karin Gorman Rep 43
(R) Will Grapentine Rep 69
(R) Michael Grossi Rep 58
(R) Matt Guerra Rep 46
(R) Jim Haldeman Rep 35
(R) Steven Hart Rep 28
(R) Jennifer Hirons Rep 44
(I) Deloris Issler Sen 28
(R) Gunner Kenney Sen 2
(R) Henri (Sam) Koldyk Rep 20
(R) Morry Markovitz Sen 3
(R) Patricia Morgan Rep 26
(I) Ed O'Neill Sen 17
(R)Chris Ottiano Sen 11
(D) Michael Pinga Sen 9
(I)Richard Rodi Rep 2
(R) Glen Shibley Sen 33
(R)Erich Sturn Rep 4
(R) Bill Surrette Rep 14
(R) David Sullivan Sen 14
(R) Joel Tirrell Rep 59
(R) John Robitaille Governor
(I) Robert Healey Lt. Governor
(R) Kernan King Treasurer
(R) Erik Wallin Attorney General
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