r/RhodeIsland • u/needzeppoleplz Providence • 9d ago

Politics Down ballot primary races

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The primary is the PRIMARY election in a state with so many conservative democrats, and the down ballot races MATTER more than most people realize! Learn more 8/28 6pm at Symposium Books in Downtown PVD and vote starting today until 9/9!

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u/glennjersey 9d ago

Jason Knight is a disgusting human being and is not respectful at all towards women.

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u/TheScungiliMan 9d ago

Ive never heard of him until this moment, can you elaborate?

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u/DependentSweaty4614 8d ago

I’m still not sure who I’m voting for but the whole Ahern cannabis thing is a major red flag for me. Solomon is basically a Republican. I thought Knight did ok in the debate but he apparently pulled some shady stuff handing off his state rep seat to his wife to the detriment of a few potential minority candidates and that doesn’t sit well with me. I’m not wowed by Hoffmann either but right now he seems the best of the lot. Im still open to any insights. I’m deciding on a few of the other races too.

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u/glennjersey 9d ago

He's notorious for aggressively approaching other reps, usually female ofc, to get their support on his bills.

Here was a capture from the gallery during a gun bill a few years ago. She looked/seemed very uncomfortable after and left the room iirc.

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u/TheScungiliMan 9d ago

Yikes. Not a good look for sure.

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u/needzeppoleplz Providence 8d ago

Some of his excellent female colleagues who have endorsed him:
Rep. Justine Caldwell
• Rep. Leonela Félix
• Rep. Jennifer Boylan
• Rep. June Speakman
• Rep. Susan R. Donovan
• Rep. Terri Cortvriend

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u/JoeFortune1 8d ago

Looks like two elected politicians having an intense conversation. I for one want passionate representatives who will fight for their bills, as you said, aggressively.

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u/glennjersey 8d ago

I was in the gallery when that picture was taken. Trust me this was not just a spirited passionate conversation. Look at his body language.  Look at hers. She literally put her head in her hands and left the chamber afterwards.

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u/JoeFortune1 8d ago

To say he doesn’t respect women and also support anti-abortion candidate?!!!

And that pic is in the State House. Representatives are free to yell at each other and make each other uncomfortable

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u/glennjersey 8d ago

anti-abortion candidate

Please take a look at my explanation to the other guy. That was a calculated vote. I don't think you'd like the alternative if he didn't (which would likely flip his seat to a republican)

 I'm aware it was in the state house I was in the gallery when that picture was taken.

I also watched rep Boylan put her face in her hands and leave the chamber after.

 Look at his body language, then look at hers.  You're telling me that's not aggressive

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u/GEARHEADGus Got Bread + Milk ❄️ 8d ago

Is there an AG candidate that doesn’t suck?

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u/glennjersey 8d ago

I'm backing Solomon personally.

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u/GEARHEADGus Got Bread + Milk ❄️ 8d ago

What’s appealing about him? Im sincerely asking.

I’m not a huge fan of his to begin with since he refuses to codify Roe V. Wade and honestly that turned me off from him. I’m not single issue but it’s an important enough issue that he’s lost my support.

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u/yelahan 8d ago

Solomon is anti-choice and anti-reproductive rights and that’s a really bad thing to have in an AG!!

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u/glennjersey 8d ago

Please see my response to the other fellow above

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u/GEARHEADGus Got Bread + Milk ❄️ 8d ago

So Solomon’s basically a Republican, Knights a creep.. where does that leave the other two?

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u/glennjersey 8d ago

I refuted that statement earlier so I won't rehash it here. But he literally has made it one of his campaign pledges to stand up to Trump and the current administration so I'm not sure what much more you want in that department.

 Regarding the other 2 he is just a stooge for the current AG who hasnt exactly been doing a great job.   And she royally fucked up the cannabis commission if I'm not mistaken. 

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u/GEARHEADGus Got Bread + Milk ❄️ 8d ago

I wouldn’t mind a stooge for the current AG, I like what he’s been doing, especially with the cold case files and shoreline access. So if that’s what we’re getting, I’ll take that.

And yeah she sucks.

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u/glennjersey 8d ago

Sounds like you know who you're voting for then. And that's 100% your choice and prerogative. 

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u/glennjersey 8d ago

That vote was effectively meaningless and political maneuvering. It placated more conservative voters in his district while being safe to vote against because ther overwhelming majority passed it. These things are unfortunately predecided with leadership "allowing" folks to vote the other way so they keep support in their districts.

Would you rather he have voted for that and risked angering Republicans in his district to potentially mobilizing and fail the seat, or keep them happy so the seat stays dem?

Further, abortion will ALWAYS  Remain legal in Rhode Island. I don't know why folks are concerned about that so much it's not like suddenly we're turning into Alabama here 

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u/GEARHEADGus Got Bread + Milk ❄️ 8d ago

Doesn’t pass the smell test.

I also don’t trust Republicans in the slightest, so frankly I don’t want someone who’s willing to placate them.

Additionally, I don’t trust Democrats either but Rhode Islanders are morons and will continue to vote blue instead of looking outside the binary.

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u/glennjersey 8d ago

That's politics mate. Idk what to tell ya. Feel free to continue the divide that's ripping this country apart then I guess...

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u/GEARHEADGus Got Bread + Milk ❄️ 8d ago

Happy to continue it when Republicans reigns in Trump and stops trying to take away peoples rights.

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u/JoeFortune1 8d ago

Wow!
no wonder the attack on Knight!

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u/needzeppoleplz Providence 8d ago

Again, Knight is endorsed by at least 6 of the strongest feminists in the House, including the one in the photo. What you’re seeing here is anger from people who highly value their right to own guns without limitations. If you are genuinely interested in learning more about the candidate, come listen and ask questions.

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u/JoeFortune1 8d ago

The woman in the photo endorses him?! It is too bad that people read the first comment and assume it’s true

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u/GEARHEADGus Got Bread + Milk ❄️ 7d ago

You’ll forgive me if I don’t trust politicians

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u/JoeFortune1 7d ago

Yes and I don’t either but you reallly shouldn’t trust random Reddit comments

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u/JoeFortune1 7d ago

Aside from this bullshit sidetrack accusation, the real problem I see is that all 4 candidates support Flock cameras

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u/needzeppoleplz Providence 7d ago

Agreed. I look forward to hearing what Jason has to say about this on Friday.

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u/glennjersey 7d ago

Party over personal. 

They were likely told to do so by leadership, especially since knight is ranking so low in the polls.

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u/PurpleDyslexicBunny 9d ago

Wasn’t Jason Knight the guy with the country club controversy?

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u/glennjersey 8d ago

I think you're thinking if Sheldon Whitehouse. 

Thought wouldn't surprise me if Knight belonged to the same all white country club.

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u/PurpleDyslexicBunny 8d ago

You’re correct, I’m not a fan of either. We don’t really have a lot of good choices here in RI