Candidate Series

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Using debate moments to propel his presidential election campaign.

Rhode Island

Political News

RI'ers running for delegate must file

Feb 22, 2012 3:00 PM
 
Time is ticking away for Rhode Islanders who want to be delegates at the Democratic or Republican presidential conventions this summer.
 
 
 
Feb 16, 2012 3:30 PM
Joe Kennedy III launches campaign run Video
Joseph Kennedy III has launched his campaign for the Massachusetts congressional seat now held by retiring...
 
Feb 15, 2012 3:16 PM
Bill focuses on political contributions
Rep. John G. Edwards has introduced a new bill that will require political parties and action committees...
 
Feb 15, 2012 6:30 PM
City reaches agreement with university Video
Mayor Angel Taveras announced a tentative deal with Johnson & Wales University to deposit more money...
 
Feb 11, 2012 4:37 PM
No solution seen to money woes in Prov.
Mayor Angel Taveras's spokesman said "it's not entirely clear how we get into the next fiscal year without...
 

More »

 
 

Election 2012

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Feb 22, 2012 1:11 PM
Republican presidential candidate and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich takes part in a TV interview during a campaign event at the Grapevine Restaurant in Spartanburg, S.C., on Saturday, Jan.
 
Video As much as former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., despises the mainstream media, they have twice indirectly propelled his momentum in the race for his party’s nomination.
 
 
 
Feb 22, 2012 3:56 PM
Arizona finally gets GOP attention Video
Rick Santorum is looking for another upset or two, while Mitt Romney is hoping to keep his leading rival...
 
Feb 22, 2012 3:36 PM
On the campaign trail: Feb. 22 Video
The latest news from the campaign trail.
 
Feb 22, 2012 6:33 AM
Poll: Santorum surges, Obama leads GOP
A surging Rick Santorum is running even with Mitt Romney atop the Republican presidential field, but...
 
Feb 21, 2012 3:50 PM
Rick Santorum: The X Factor Video
Last month, few would have guessed former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., would be leading the favorite and...
 

More »

 
 
Vote for our next president
 
 

Nesi's Notes

Feb 22, 2012 4:19 PM
Chafee: Iraq, high court made me back Senate…
By Ted Nesi PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Governor Chafee says it was an easy call for him to sign on as co-chair of President…
 
Feb 22, 2012 1:44 PM
Watch: Michelle Obama surprises RI students…
Although many Rhode Islanders have probably taken a White House tour, it’s doubtful many have gotten a personal welcome…
 
Feb 22, 2012 4:22 PM
Chafee is national co-chair of Obama’s…
New: Chafee-Obama bond forged at gym (Feb. 22) By Ted Nesi PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - President Obama on Wednesday named…
 

More »

 
 
Nationwide Mortgage Deal: Timeline of Events
 
 

Newsmakers

Feb 18, 2012 11:19 AM
Newsmakers 2/17: Angel Taveras
This week on Newsmakers: Providence Mayor Angel Taveras.
 
Feb 13, 2012 10:29 AM
Newsmakers 2/10: Deborah Gist
This week on Newsmakers: State Education Commissioner Deborah Gist.
 
Feb 7, 2012 12:49 PM
Newsmakers 2/3: Gov. Chafee, Mullaney
This week on Newsmakers: Gov. Lincoln Chafee and State Budget Officer Thomas Mullaney.
 

More »

 
 

U.S. Congressional News

Feb 22, 2012 3:41 PM
Hearing waived for Capitol bomb suspect
A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol has waived his rights to preliminary and…
 
Feb 22, 2012 2:51 PM
High court torn over lying about medals
The Supreme Court appears to be sharply divided over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military…
 
Feb 21, 2012 1:23 PM
Fannie, Freddie may get smaller role
The government regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has submitted a plan to Congress that would shrink the mortgage…
 

More »

 
 

Rhode Island (change)

 
Gov. Lincoln Chafee, the first independent in his position, has his work cut out for him: fix the state's finances and help 66,000 unemployed Rhode Islanders get back to work.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Lincoln Chafee
Lieutenant Governor: Elizabeth Roberts
Attorney General: Peter Kilmartin
State Treasurer: Gina Raimondo
Secretary of State: Ralph Mollis

Contacting the White House and Congress

Click the links below to get in touch with your elected officials.

Activity Stream

Alex Alex  commented: They don't call the man NITMIT for nothing. Ok Ok,,So other then he has money off shore to avoid paying taxes AND he…

 

billgaffney billgaffney  liked the news story "It takes $331,181 a year to be in the 1% in Providence"

 

billgaffney billgaffney  liked the news story "Well, would you look at that? The RI budget is still balanced"

 

TheREALDad TheREALDad  commented: LOL..the GOP would love to pass a jobs bill for over seas companies.....AGAIN

 

goodyear goodyear  supported candidate "Lincoln Chafee"

 
more »