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RI GOP Chair says NY-like victory can happen here
Posted: 9/14/2011 11:26:00 AM
Updated: 9/14/2011 3:28:35 PM
The head of the Rhode Island Republican Party says the GOP's victory in a New York congressional district held by the Democrats since 1921 is a big morale boost for Republicans here.
"The same thing could very well happen here in Rhode Island", Rhode Island GOP Chairman Ken McKay tells WPRO News. He said the victory is a warning signal to the congressional delegation here in addition to a morale builder for the often beleaguered state party.
"It's one thing to feel like you're right on the facts and it's another thing to see the practical application", said McKay.
Republican Bob Turner defeated Democrat David Weprin in a race to replace the departed Anthony Weiner, who was taken out by a online sex scandal.
His seat, representing parts of Brookyln and Queens, had been held by the Democrats since 1921 and filled by such high profile Democrats as Chuck Schumer and Geraldine Ferraro. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans there 3 to 1.
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(2/7/2012 11:24:45 AM) as long as you guys don't go on the John Depetro show, hes a liar, the captain of the state police called him and told him he was lying tuesday feb 7th at 10am or so, listen to it yourself! hahaha, plus he makes up his own ratings! Remember when Jon depetro got caught making up his own ratings for his brainwash laced talk show? I do! <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />stop calling the Governor, governeor gump Dipetro |
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(9/14/2011 12:10:33 PM) Hopefully the RI yellow dog dems will see the light and oust the deadwood pols we now have. A new broom sweeps clean. |
| - sfcpete |
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