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Political Roundtable: 2014 Race for Treasurer Heats Up + President Obama's Trio of Controversies

Ian Donnis — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Pablo Rodriguez joins the Roundtable this week as we discuss the 2014 race for treasurer; Governor Lincoln Chafee's recent judicial nominations; lower-than-expected state revenues; and the trio of controversies facing President Obama.

Seth Magaziner Considering a Run for Treasurer in 2014

Ian Donnis — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:45:25 +0000

Seth Magaziner, who would add an unabashedly progressive profile to the 2014 campaign season, is considering running for treasurer next year.

UPDATE: Via email, Magaziner confirms that he's looking at the race, adding that he's still early in the process:

Over the past few days, a number of people have encouraged me to run for General Treasurer should the position become open. I haven't made any decisions yet, but am considering the possibility.

Almonte Shifts Gears to Run for Treasurer, not Governor

Ian Donnis — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:44:18 +0000

Former state auditor Ernest Almonte has made it official -- after announcing for governor last year and vowing to stay in the race, he's decided to run instead for state treasurer as a Democrat:

In Boon for Caprio, History Shows Rhode Island Voters are Forgiving

Ian Donnis — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:52:13 +0000

Former treasurer Frank Caprio continues his comeback tour with the obligatory denunciation of his "shove it" remark during the 2010 gubernatorial race, courtesy of a Wednesday column by ProJo political columnist Ed Fitzpatrick.

Political Roundtable: What's Next for the Superman Building?

Ian Donnis — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Roger Williams University Law School professor Jorge Elorza, a housing court judge in Providence and prospective mayoral candidate, joins the Roundtable this week. We talk about what's next for the Superman Building, growing interest in the 2012 race for treasurer, and debate over investing the state pension fund in hedge funds.

TGIF: 8 Things to Know About RI Politics + Media

Ian Donnis — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:51:21 +0000

Rhode Island, you do us proud with your ceaseless stream of unexpected political developments. Happy Friday, and welcome back. You're tips and thoughts are always welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org. Here we go:

1. Former state treasurer Frank Caprio's is on the comeback trail after his gubernatorial campaign melted down in 2010: he's planning to run for treasurer next year, regardless of who else might be in the race.

Frank Caprio "wants another opportunity"; plans to run for treasurer in 2014

Ian Donnis — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:08:44 +0000

Former state Treasurer Frank Caprio, whose gubernatorial campaign imploded in 2010, plans to run for the treasurer's office in 2014, according to his former spokesman, Peter Kerwin.

"I know that he's in," Kerwin says.

Raimondo won't rule out changing parties; says she's not thinking about it

Ian Donnis — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:25:48 +0000

State Treasurer Gina Raimondo