The Scoop: Bipartisan Group Chaired by Andrew Yang and Christine Whitman Endorses Block for Governor

The Scoop: Bipartisan Group Chaired by Andrew Yang and Christine Whitman Endorses Block for Governor

Ken Block has picked up the endorsement of the Forward Party, a bipartisan group co-chaired by Brown University grad and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, as well as former Republican Governor of New Jersey Christine Whitman.  She also served as the Administrator of the U.S. EPA under President George W. Bush.

 

“A technology entrepreneur, government watchdog, and longtime advocate for political reform, Block has spent years challenging waste, dysfunction, and corruption in Rhode Island government. His campaign is centered on improving government performance, increasing accountability, modernizing state systems, and restoring trust that public institutions can actually deliver for the people they serve,” said the release.

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“At a time when so many voters feel politically homeless, Ken Block is offering something increasingly rare in American politics: honesty, independence, and a willingness to tell people the truth even when it’s inconvenient,” said Kayla Berube, Forward Party National Political Director. “He’s focused on solving problems, making government work better, and giving Rhode Islanders the kind of leadership for which they can actually feel proud to vote.”

 

The group said in its release, “Block first gained national attention after being hired to analyze claims of voter fraud following the 2020 presidential election, ultimately concluding there was no evidence of widespread fraud despite pressure from partisan actors. He has also built a reputation in Rhode Island as an independent voice willing to challenge both parties on government waste, transparency, and political dysfunction.

 

“Rhode Islanders are tired of watching politics become more about protecting the system than serving the people,” said Block. “We need leaders willing to put facts ahead of ideology, accountability ahead of excuses, and results ahead of party loyalty. That’s the kind of campaign we’re building.”

 

"The Forward Party has increasingly focused its efforts on supporting independent and solutions-oriented candidates who are willing to work outside rigid partisan structures and focus on practical governance. The organization argues that many Americans feel exhausted by political division and are looking for leaders more interested in solving problems than fighting ideological battles," claims the group.

A list of endorsed candidates can be found here.