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rhodyjourno OP t1_j9f7fgm wrote

FROM THE STORY: US Representative David N. Cicilline’s decision to resign from Congress to become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation took many Rhode Island politicians by surprise on Tuesday. Now the game begins: Who is going to decide to run to replace him?
This is the second time in two years that a Rhode Island congressman has shaken up the state’s political structure with an unexpected departure. US Representative James R. Langevin set off a scramble for the Second Congressional District.

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Democratic candidates could range from former Providence mayors Jorge Elorza and Joseph Paolino, former CVS candidate and probably 2024 candidate for governor Helena Foulkes, former secretary of state Nellie Gorbea, Attorney General Peter Neronha, and many others. A possible GOP candidate? Possibly Minority Leader Senator Jessica de la Cruz.

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Read my colleague Ed Fitzpatrick's smart takes on who could take Cicilline's place.

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putathorkinit t1_j9fj4j2 wrote

Really frustrating how few women are on this list - just Helena Buonanno Folkes and Nellie Gorbea on the D side. Would love to have representation, or at the very least candidates, that more accurately reflects the makeup of the state (similar criticism could be made for race/ethnicity of the potential candidates, not just gender).

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rhodyjourno OP t1_j9fjcxt wrote

Replying to putathorkinit (#1,901,631)

We are hearing that CF Mayor Rivera is in discussions with family and colleagues exploring a potential campaign as well. This was only a preliminary list of people who have expressed interest in running for Congress in the past. Not a list of viable candidates who would "do a good job."

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I hope that helps!

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Sleuthiestofsleuths t1_j9frto0 wrote

It was pretty slim pickings for Langevin's seat, so will be interesting to see what kind of potential congressional inventory we've got.

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milesri t1_j9fzeja wrote

I'd like to see Cynthia Mendes run.

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mkmck t1_j9g0v85 wrote

Replying to putathorkinit (#1,901,631)

I seriously doubt Folkes would be interested. She's an executive, not a bench player. Why would she give up her current job to go to the shitshow that the House is, not to mention the pay cut. Governor...yeah. Rep...I'll be very surprised.

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EricaEquites1 t1_j9gfyei wrote

Cicilline’s replacement will be another flaming liberal Democrat determined to spend until the economy crashes.

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SweatyCockroach8212 t1_j9hn16h wrote

Replying to PigpenMcKernan (#1,903,487)

As it stands today, he could run for the seat. According to the Constitutional requirements, he doesn't need to live in the district. It's up to the district's voters to decide whether they want to elect someone who lives in the state but not the district.

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FuriouslyFurious007 t1_j9hts5m wrote

Elorza....that is hilarious. Let's take the guy that single handedly destroyed Providence and put him in Congress....makes complete sense.

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SluggDaddy t1_j9i0lia wrote

What’s Linc Chafee doing these days?

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rlc327 t1_j9i82sh wrote

$10 says Ashley Kalus re-emerges from the eighth circle of Hell with a Providence zip code

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Loveroffinerthings t1_j9lsg3v wrote

I’ll do it, but I’m one of those “healthcare for all” types so I’m sure some will be mad that I’d hang out with Bernie.

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