In Case You Missed It: 2014 Rhode Island Election Field
Saturday, May 18, 2013
With the announcement this week by former State Rep and Democratic Party Chair Ed Pacheco that he's running for Secretary of State in 2014, followed by Ernie Almonte's assertion that he's gunning for the General Treasurer seat, not Govenor as previously indicated, the developments added another angle to the 2014 RI state offfice candidate field -- and GoLocal took a closer look at who the contenders could be.
Read about Pacheco's Plans for 2014 Secretary of State Run
GoLocal talked with local political science professors to get their insights into the motivations, expectations -- and possibilities of winning -- for the current candidates who are seeking the state's top elected spots.
Almonte, the former state Auditor General, spoke with GoLocal on Thursday and said, "Look, there will be a clear distinction between someone who's been in office for twenty years -- and our state still ranks in the bottom five in economic and business polls -- and someone who's got a fresh voice, and a strong background who wants to bring this state to the top five."
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As of Friday, GoLocal has learned that former head of the Rhode Island state police -- and Congressional candidate -- Brendan Doherty has indicated he won't be seeking statewide office in 2014.
In addition, Rhode Island Public Radio's Ian Donnis reported that Brown graduate Seth Magaziner, son of political operative Ira Magaziner, is considering a run at General Treasurer.
National Perspective
And in case you missed it, GoLocal took a look at national politics with President Obama's current challenges concerning the Administration's handling of Benghazi, the IRS, and the Justice Department's tapping of AP lines -- with a local perspective.
See what local -- and national -- political experts Darrell West, Victor Profughi, Brian Krueger, and Matt Guardino had to say here.
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