Comments on: Poll: Raimondo is favorite for gov; Chafee does best as a Dem

By: The Quick and the Ed » Hard Decisions Hurt Politicians? Not in Rhode Island.

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:09:10 +0000

[...] new Public Policy Polling survey shows that she is just as popular inside The Ocean State as outside it: Raimondo (D) is the early [...]

By: Reality check

Reality check — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:56:49 +0000

one does not need to be a Rhodes Scholar to earn One Percent on an investment.

By: The Saturday Morning Post: Quick hits on politics & more in RI | WPRI.com Blogs

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 10:01:25 +0000

[...] There’s an obvious winner in PPP’s new Rhode Island survey: the state’s political press, because the race for governor looks wide open 21 months from [...]

By: Dino C

Dino C — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:17:00 +0000

You asking for his hand in marriage ?

By: Why the GOP’s electoral vote gambit won’t work

Why the GOP’s electoral vote gambit won’t work — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:42:11 +0000

[...] said he is open to doing. The Democratic name to keep an eye on is state Treasurer Gina Raimondo, who polling shows would be a formidable candidate if she runs. (Previous ranking: [...]

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:04:32 +0000

The candidate who seems to be getting lost in all of this is Ernie Almonte. He is the only one who I can say without a doubt is an honest, hardworking, dedicated, SMART individual who has always done what is best for the State of RI and his family. He has advised the states top leaders on some of the most significant issues facing this state and has come up with plans that will put our children’s future first. Raimondo and Chafee don’t care about our children’s future anymore than they care about yours or mine. Ernie Almonte cares and has shown that his entire life, not just when he decided to run for office. And on top of all of that, he has the secret weapon that has been missing from this state for a long time, COMMON SENSE! He isn’t going to fix the state with a temporary patch or bandaid, he is going to solve it at the root and ensure that our children and their children can prosper in this great state, not pay for our past governors mistakes.

By: Marlboro Man

Marlboro Man — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:21:59 +0000

Now lets all come to our senses, how can anyone take a poll of 600 voters and take it seriously…..

By: Marlboro Man

Marlboro Man — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:18:02 +0000

Julie you took the words right out of my mouth…..

If you want to know what is wrong with the Republican Party , you can start with Fung. He is as much Republican as Alaska is part of Florida.

By: Lunch Eater

Lunch Eater — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:40:38 +0000

Sure you would. How’s that trough taste?

By: G

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:04:10 +0000

won’t vote for her but would be relieved to have her Out of Treasurer’s office.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:49:49 +0000

@Randall Spazniak, Are you typing those comments from Fung’s office? Give me a break. He’s so far left he’s better off running as a Democrat. Doherty looks much better as a Republican candidate. The only candidate in the bunch who is pro life, pro traditional marriage and against illegal immigration. Rhode Island voters need a choice. All of the other candidates are pretty much one in the same. Haven’t the Democrats done enough damage?

By: John

John — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:35:26 +0000

A vote for Ken Block is a vote for Linc Chafee! In fact he is working for Chafee as well as his former party head and campaign manager Christine Hunsinger. Not to obvious.

By: Doug In South County

Doug In South County — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:30:26 +0000

If the courts rule her “pension reform” illegal, Gina’s poll numbers will not even make any list. She is way too liberal and not at all pragmatic.

By: Paul Parker

Paul Parker — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:20:08 +0000

Ted,

What are the confidence interval and confidence level?

By: Sarah W.

Sarah W. — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:19:44 +0000

Gina should have a huge lead after the very favorable press she has received and the victory lap she has taken around the state. The fact that her lead is so small – only 9 points – in a three way primary shows just how vulnerable she is.

By: Chafee raised $92,000 for re-election bid in fourth quarter | WPRI.com Blogs

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:27:36 +0000

[...] numbers come the same day a new Public Policy Polling survey showed Chafee faces an uphill battle to win re-election and would have his best chance of winning a second term by running as a [...]

By: Cosmo

Cosmo — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:19:54 +0000

In the long run, who cares? You have three choices in this tax hell, demoncrats, RINOs or the wishy-washy party. Either way the real power lies with our bought and paid for GA. As long as Rhode Islanders keep voting the same way they have always voted things will never change. There is not one person running for a major office in this state that truly represents me so I’m not even going to bother to vote next time around. And yes I still get to complain even if I don’t vote, it’s called the first amendment.

By: RISailor

RISailor — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:18:50 +0000

I’d vote for Raimondo because she refused to negotiate and I bet that’s one of the reasons why she is leading. If you think you have a strong legal case why should she negotiate? Just because the unions want it is no reason to negotiate. Moreover, how do you negotiate something that was passed by the legislature – it is not the same as collective bargaining with a city or town.

Chafee just agreed to negotiate because he wants the unions on his side when he runs for re-election. He could care less about what the right thing is to do for the the majority of citizens.

By: Randall Spazniak

Randall Spazniak — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:10:23 +0000

I think those Raimundo numbers are inflated. She doesn’t want to negotiate, how on earth would she actually govern? I like the Taveras – Fung matchup, two great guys. Would probably vote for Fung though. Less entitled presence. I like him. He’s like us.

By: James Taylor

James Taylor — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:50:25 +0000

I don’t like Raimondo and would never vote for that jerk that is in there now. However, I will be lucky because I’m moving out of this state, never to return, even for a visit to family. Half my family have already moved out of this division of taxation called RI

By: Mr. Fish

Mr. Fish — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:28:07 +0000

VERY VERY weak Gina numbers. That is the real take away. Wow. Linc in striking distance.