PAWTUCKET - Rhode Island Democratic Party Chairman Bill Lynch issued the following statement today regarding President Obama’s nomination of Rhode Island Superior Court Justice O. Rogeriee Thompson to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit:
“Justice Thompson is one the most qualified and gifted jurists I [...]
Earlier today Chairman Lynch sent out this editorial submission to newspapers across the state on why Rhode Islanders can’t wait any longer for Congress to pass real health care reform:
A flurry of new reports from the Treasury Department, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Robert Wood Johnson and the Kaiser Family [...]
Hey folks, the chairman just issued this release:
PAWTUCKET - Rhode Island Democratic Party Chairman Bill Lynch said today that Governor Don Carcieri’s plan to appear next month as the keynote speaker at a Bay State fundraiser for an anti-gay organization is tantamount to an endorsement of that right-wing group’s intolerant [...]
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“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sen. Kennedy. Today, the senate has lost a giant and America’s working families [...]
A few minutes ago, Chairman Lynch issued this release:
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Chairman Lynch just put out this statement calling out the RI GOP for their shameful efforts to turn this week’s town hall meetings with Congressman Langevin and Senator Whitehouse into an angry sideshow.
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TransformRI, Governor Carceiri’s political front group, refuses to list their corporate donors. These donors may have paid for a current ad campaign by TransformRI in support of Governor Carceiri’s proposal to give millions of tax-dollars away to corporations.
While lobbyists, elected [...]
Chairman Bill Lynch and the Democratic Party of Rhode Island invite you to share stories and post condolences to the Pell family in the comment section below.
[...]We at the Democratic Party would like send our most heartfelt condolences to Lynn Lynch, wife of our chairman, Bill Lynch, and the entire Perna family on the recent passing of Mrs. Lynch’s father, Anthony Perna, of Providence. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
If you would like [...]
The DNC is breaking the lid off the
McCain Presidential ticket in 2008
At a press conference to be held later today, the DNC plans on revealing the Republican ticket for this upcoming election. John McCain’s running mate is of course…
EXXON-MOBILE!
I know this may shock some of [...]
Approaching McCain’s VP pick, America wonders (worries), who is the next Cheney???
After eight years of Bush’s maniacal mastermind, it’s time to start thinking about who the next virulent VP will be.
Perhaps Mitt Romney? A real people-pleaser. And if by people, you mean George Bush and John McCain. Mitt Romney has [...]
After McCain’s switch on offshore drilling, ten Hess executives dump money into McCain campaign
Here is the scoop from Talking Points Memo:
“Ten senior Hess Corporation executives and/or members of the Hess family each gave $28,500 to the joint RNC-McCain fundraising committee, just days after (Republican John) McCain reversed [...]
Senator Obama stresses the need to break our dependence on foreign oil and enhance America’s energy infrastructure
Today, Senator Barack Obama outlined his energy plan for the United States. Central to his proposal is the need to shift away from America’s reliance on foreign oil and find alternative energy resources.
Senator [...]
Friday, Senator Jack Reed announced the acquisition of $2.5 million in federal aid to build new middle schools in Woonsocket
“U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the city of Woonsocket will receive a $2.5 million boost in its efforts to build two new middle schools and recreational facilities off [...]
Despite an array of personal attacks by Republicans, Obama promises to only question McCain the politician, NOT the person
“I’m not going to assault Senator McCain’s character. I’m not going to compare him to pop stars. I will, however, compare our two visions for our economic future.
Senator McCain wants to keep [...]
Check out this new ad from the DNC highlighting the fact that, despite promising to “wage a respectful campaign,” McCain has resorted to questioning Senator Obama’s patriotism and launching false and misleading attacks that have been widely debunked. His campaign has stooped so low that one of McCain’s former advisors [...]
Senator Obama has responded to John McCain’s “Celebrity” ad calling it “demonstrably false”
“Is that the best you can come up with?… Is that really what this is election is about? Is that what is worthy of the American people? Even the media has pointed out that Senator John McCain, who [...]
Senator Obama in Missouri to discuss our economic security and his stark differences from John McCain
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Rhode Island family accompanies Senator Reed (D-RI) for the signing of a bill which calls for $150 million in funding for youth cancer research
“The Haights, who are from Warwick, were at The White House Tuesday as President Bush signed a bill, honoring their son. Vince and Nancy Haight asked Senator [...]
Michelle Obama spoke at a Women for Obama lunch reception in Chicago, IL, unveiling the Obama campaign’s Blueprint for America’s Working Women and Families
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Senator Barack Obama has released a new ad responding to McCain’s assault on Obama’s record on energy
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McCain sees cash windfall from his recent change in position on offshore drilling
McCain has hopped in bed with George W. Bush when it comes to Big Oil, and it’s paying big dividends. After years of opposition to offshore drilling, John McCain mysteriously reversed his position and is now seeing his [...]
Ad assailing Barack Obama for “snubbing” troops proves to be off-base
The Republican smear campaign was working in overdrive to tear down Senator Obama’s successful foreign policy trip abroad. Their feeble attempt to taint Senator Obama’s highly touted trip resulted in a short video clip slamming Senator Obama for “snubbing” our [...]
Mike Marcello officially announced his candidacy for State Representative of Cranston and Scituate last Tuesday night at the North Scituate Community House. Citing the state’s high unemployment rate, high tax burdens, corruption, and inefficiency in drafting laws, Marcello pledged to tackle the most pressing issues for the residents of Cranston [...]
Sen. Reed outlines the Democratic vision for safely redeploying American troops from Iraq and focusing on the global war against terror.
Here is the audio from Senator Reed’s address:
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Soon after returning from his political journey abroad, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) stopped by ‘Face the Nation’ to report on his foreign policy trip with Senator Obama.
Check out the video from the appearance below:
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) rips into Bush administration based on what he describes as ‘political favoritism’ in Judicial hiring
Former U.S. Attorney, and current Rhode Island Senator, Sheldon Whitehouse has targeted the Bush White House for what he deems unlawful hiring schemes at the Department of Justice. After an extensive investigation [...]
Congressman Langevin announces acquisition of $11.6million in federal funds for Rhode Island
Congressman Jim Langevin has announced that over $11million in federal funds from FEMA and Homeland Security will soon be coming to the state of Rhode Island.
The additional money will be utilized to help several agencies in the state prepare [...]
Calling into question both his intelligence and ability to adequately serve our country, McCain piles on with the gaffes
Quick Geography Quiz
1.) True or False: Iraq and Pakinstan share a border.
Answer: False. If you answered “True”, you would be 1) Wrong and 2) in the company of John McCain of failing [...]
Yesterday, Barack Obama sat down with Katie Couric to discuss his foreign policy objectives and the war on terror.
Here is the interview:
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Senator Obama and Senator Reed land in Jordan for a summit with Jordanian leaders
Today, Senator Obama will partake in a private meeting with King Abdullah. Later in the evening Senator Obama and the King will be joined by Senators Reed (D-RI) and Hagel (R-NE), and top Jordanian officials, for dinner.
The [...]
During meetings between Senators Obama, Reed, and Hagel, Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki expresses support of Obama’s plan for Iraq
Presidential candidate Barack Obama, accompanied by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE), continued their whirlwind tour of the Middle East and Europe yesterday by meeting with Iraqi PM al-Maliki. [...]
The New York Times has an interesting and insightful Op-Ed piece pertaining to John McCain and the economy.
Here is a brief look at Frank Rich’s article:
In 2000, he told an interviewer that he would make up for his lack of attention to “those issues.” As he entered the 2008 [...]
Congressman Jim Langevin to lead field hearing to assess preparedness for contagious biological threats
Rep. Jim Langevin, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emerging Threats. Cybersecurity, Science and technology, has announced plans to hold a hearing to address Rhode Island’s ability to respond to contagious biological threats.
The meeting, to [...]
Senator Reed and Senator Obama arrive in the Middle East to discuss terrorism and the United States’ role in the region
Yesterday, Senator Barack Obama met with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai to pledge his support to the Afghani government with their ongoing struggle with al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters. Senator Obama reinforced [...]
The Women’s Caucus of the RI Democratic Party is seeking new and active members. The RIDWC seeks to organize, recruit, prepare and support women who wish to become politically involved in running for office and/or raising awareness of women’s issues such as pay equity, domestic violence and education.
We [...]
Aiming to address the mortgage and credit crunch, Senator Whitehouse meets with Rhode Islanders
With home foreclosures and rising interest rates on loans continuing to rise, Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse convened with residents of the state to discuss the crisis. In order to garner a better understanding of the personal [...]
In his own speech, John McCain responds to Obama and stands by the war in Iraq
Following Senator Obama’s lead, John McCain outlined his own plans for US foreign policy.
His major linchpin, as always, is the need for the United States to remain in Iraq for the foreseeable future.
“It is [...]
Citing Iraq, Senator Obama emphasizes the need to repair foreign relationships and shift our focus to adequately combating terrorism abroad
Proclaiming that the Bush administration, along with John McCain, have been misguided in their war on terror, Senator Obama re-emphasized his plans to withdraw troops from Iraq and refocusing our military [...]
Senator Obama’s campaign has released its latest ad, touting Obama’s strong record on combating terrorism and keeping Americans safe
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McCain backtracks on support of Iraq war and President Bush, in direct conflict with past assertions
Given the length of the conflict, and slumping position in world affairs, there are few things the American people are more concerned about than ending the war in Iraq and bringing our brave men and [...]
We have recently created a Rhode Island Democratic Party Facebook page! Learn about upcoming events and politicitans, view videos and pictures, get up-to-date news and information and interact with other RI Democratic Party supporters!
In addition to our own page, the Women’s Caucus has created a Facebook group to enable [...]
McCain and adviser Gramm proclaim America’s economic troubles are merely “psychological”, and that we should all stop “whining”
McCain campaign co-chair Phil Gramm recently ruffled voters’ feathers when he asserted that we, as a nation, are merely a bunch of “whiners” and have merely conjured up our economic struggles.
Realizing that [...]
Congressman Langevin hosts Homeland Security field hearing
Today’s press release from Congressman Langevin’s office:
Congressman Jim Langevin will preside over a field hearing on Tuesday, July 22, that is expected to explore where Rhode Island and the nation are when it comes to responding to a biological threat, including pandemic influenza.
“Throughout [...]
Yesterday, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) announced that he has secured
$1.3 million in federal funding for RIPTA
On Monday, Senator Jack Reed formally announced that he has secured more than $1.3 million in federal funding for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority.
With this money, the RIPTA plans to upgrade its fleet [...]
This past Sunday, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) faced off with
Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) on ‘ABC This Week’
The two Senators from neighboring states traded barbs over the war in Iraq and which Presidential candidate would best serve the interests of the people of the United States.
Trying to bridge the overwhelming [...]
Gov. Carcieri had the chance to sign a renewable energy bill that overwhelmingly passed the House and Senate and would have created good-paying, green-collar jobs in Rhode Island as well as reduce our dependency on pollution-causing fossil fuels. But once again, Gov. Carcieri let us down and vetoed the bill.
Just [...]
