Top 10 of 2010: Moderates, Tea Party and Helen Glover
Monday, December 27, 2010
The political world changed in Rhode Island in 2010 with the emergence of powerful and influential alternative political movements. Fueled by dissatisfaction with the two party system, two powerful forces came forward – the Moderate Party and the Tea Party.
While both failed to meet their goals, they had a tremendous effect on the political dialogue and the outcomes of the election. Many have asserted that if the Moderate Party had not been formed, GOP candidate John Robitaille, a fiscal conservative, would be Governor rather than progressive independent Linc Chafee.
Chris Little’s run as a Moderate Party candidate undermined GOP Erik Wallin and ensured Peter Kilmartin’s win.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Tea Party got its boost from WHJJ talk show host Helen Glover and by riding her airtime was able to attract and engage disgruntled conservatives and Libertarians.
Both parties' 2010 impact was significant in many ways and their ability to sustain will determine their long-term viability in getting their candidates elected.
Related Articles
- Moderate Party Takes a Hit
- Grade the Political Spot: Block
- Block Open to Working for the State
- LIVE ELECTION UPDATE Tea Party Urges Voters to Reject All Ballot Measures 1:00 PM
- Block Pumps $100,000 Into Campaign
- Tea Party Protests Nancy Pelosi Visit to RI
- Block Says Chafee Policy Is a ‘Job Killer’
- Who Are the Tea Party Candidates in the Election?
- Another Moderate Party Candidate Drops Out
- Block Says Teachers’ Endorsement of Chafee ‘Uninformed’
- Moderate Block Out with First Ad for Governor
- Block and GOP Hold Talks
- Moderate Party Candidate Calls for State Commission for Woonsocket
- GoLocalProv Voter’s Guide - Candidates for Governor: Ken Block
- Federal Court Rejects Moderate Party Lawsuit
