Comments on: Ken McKay steps down as Rhode Island Republicans’ leader

By: Mr. Fish

Mr. Fish — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:02:36 +0000

The real question is did he ever step up to the job?

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RI GOP chairman steps down – Boston.com | Political News Today — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:37:56 +0000

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By: Ted Nesi

Ted Nesi — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:37:56 +0000

Thanks, Will – my mistake on the typo in Sen. Johnson’s last name.

By: Will

Will — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:16:23 +0000

Just an FYI… it’s Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin (there’s no T). It’s my understanding that he will be his DC-based Chief of Staff. Johnson is not exactly a household name, at least around here, but a good conservative Republican, which we need more of in Washington.

I share everyone’s disappointment in Ken’s early departure. However, this clearly is a better fit for his skill-set… and it pay’s very well, too. Being RIGOP Chair does not pay anything. Family comes first and the Rhode Island job market isn’t exactly bustling at the moment. I wish him all the best.

Work has already begun on a smooth transition. I am confident that will be the case, when we elect the new leader of the RIGOP next month, whomever he may be.

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:44:38 +0000

Unfortunate for the folks in the Republican Party… there are many good people there who actually believed Ken believed what he stated when he told them he cared about RI, as he is a Rhode Islander. Oh well, he’s got a family to support and now it’s time to find THE RIGHT man or woman to actually lead the GOP into some victories to restore two-party system in the bluest state.

By: Raymond T McKay

Raymond T McKay — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:37:24 +0000

As President of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly, I would like to take this moment to wish Ken McKay all the best in his new endeavors in Washington. I am sure that Ken’s talents will be of great use to Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin in helping overcome the issues that have been brought forth by the Obama administration.

Over the next thirty days, the RIGOP will select a new leader. We must all remain focused, energized, and be 100% supportive of the new leader whomever it may be. Ken’s moving on is but a bump in the road which the RIGOP will weather just fine.

I look forward to continue working with the RIGOP on issues of building an effective Party, an army of candidates, and addressing the issues that face us all in the State of Rhode Island from taxes to illegal immigration to pension reform, to an out of control General Assembly, and as we all know, the list goes on.

Conservatively yours,

Raymond T McKay
President, RIRA

By: Albert

Albert — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:54:17 +0000

Would not surprise me if a job came up. He can be bought cheap.