I’m not sure how I missed this poll conducted for BBC World.
Only 11 percent of people surveyed across 27 countries thought free market capitalism is working well, while nearly a quarter -- 23 percent -- said the system is "fatally flawed." A bare majority, 51 percent, [...]
A new report released today by Environment Rhode Island shows that the state’s global warming pollution increased by 24% percent since 1990.
“More pollution than ever before is not the record we want to set,” said Caitlin Seeley, Federal Field Organizer for Environment Rhode Island. “It’s time [...]
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rory Smith has named his campaign team. Norway Hill Associates, led by David Carney, White House political director under George H.W. Bush and James McKay, a New Hampshire Republican political operative, will serve as political consultants. The Tarrance Group, a Republican pollster that has worked for Republican [...]
In the wake of my analysis of the Chafee campaign for Governor, a couple of interesting points on Kathy Gregg's blog post on the Chafee campaign:
1. Chafee released a poll. Pundits know that the only reason a candidate releases a poll is to show legitimacy in a race. [...]
On the local front:
A year ago today:
Rhode Islanders make history, turning out overwhelmingly for Democrat Barack Obama and committing the Ocean State's four electoral votes to the first African-American to be elected president of the United States. Statewide turnout neared unprecedented levels, even though pollsters for weeks had seen [...]
With voters in four communities set to go to the polls tomorrow, Secretary of State Mollis has some advice to ensure that voting goes smoothly.
To avoid delays at the polls, voters should use our Voter Information Center to find their polling place, confirm their eligibility and see a sample [...]
Originally posted on Pundit.net
I was surprised to hear about Dede Scozzafava’s decision to suspend her campaign for a Congressional seat in New York’s 23rd district. Since she is currently running third in the polls, her chances of running were slim, and the chances of splitting Republican votes [...]
