Elorza's Deputy Chief of Staff Appears on DePetro Show, Despite Boycott
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Elorza's Deputy Chief of Staff Appears on DePetro Show, Despite Boycott
Providence firefighters, who are locked in a legal battle with the city, jumped on the issue, with union head Paul Doughty Tweeting out, "Hey @Jorge_Elorza wondering why your Deputy Chief of Staff is on DePetro radio? Does your administration condone calling teachers whores?"
Agonia, who is Miss Rhode Island 2016, was on the show between 9 and 10 a.m. on Wednesday -- and DePetro shot back.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"Every year the Director of the Pageant who I know, Cindy Provost, has me have that person on," said DePetro. "Look, there's very few celebrities in Rhode Island, they represent the state, it's good training for them. Theresa is incredibly impressive."
"So she was there as Miss USA. To anyone who has an issue with that, I just have to say grow up," said DePetro. "They should be supportive of the person representing our state. Stop the petty politics."
Elorza's office did not respond to a call for comment on Wednesday.
Radio Battle Continues
The group organized public boycotts of DePetro fundraisers, and recently renewed its efforts in December 2015, with the upcoming 2016 elections
Rhode Island's Ten Most Divisive - 2016
10)
Brandon Bell
GOP Chairman
By the very nature of the beast, being a party Chair in any state is divisive. But when the party you head has massive schisms then it is all the worse. Sometimes even the Republicans dislike you.
Photo: Twitter
9)
Mike Stenhouse
Center for Freedom and Prosperity
The Harvard educated, former Major League Baseball player heads the most influential Conservative think tank in RI. Their rankings of legislators infuriates many a Democrat.
8)
Jorge Elorza
Mayor of Providence
Won the Mayor’s office in a split Democratic primary and then narrowly beat a two-time convicted felon in a close race. His base, the East Side of Providence, has been wildly disappointed in his handling of issues of crime, the city’s fragile budget, and a miscue with the Providence firefighters that may cost the city millions.
7)
Michael Corso
38 Studios Lobbyist/Consultant
The lawyer and close associate of now-jailed former Speaker of the House Gordon Fox is considered by many to be the principle architect of the 38 Studios debacle.
6)
Ken Block
GOP Candidate for Governor
The businessman started his own political party -- the Moderate Party and then switched to be a Republican to run for Governor. Lost in a close primary to Cranston Mayor Allan Fung. Has been the champion for eliminating the Master Lever and for ethics reform - two wins.
5)
David Cicilline
Congressman, 1st Congression Dsitrict, Democrat
The former Mayor of Providence is often blamed for his lack of attention to the city's economic collapse. Came back from a 15% approval rate in the 2012 campaign to beat former head of the State Police Brendan Doherty. But a little known and unfunded Matt Fecteau scored nearly 40% of the primary vote in 2014 uncovering Cicilline's vulverability again.
4)
Nick Mattiello
Speaker of the House
Being Speaker in Rhode Island is a lightning rod position. Mattiello has scored points with the public and the media for being responsive to questions and the press - all very un-speaker like and refreshing. Will finish his first two years with two bill ethic reforms wins -- elimination of the master lever and passage of major ethics reform.
3)
Patricia Morgan
GOP State Representative
No legislator sparks more response than the feisty legislator. From her attacks on the Convention Center to her attempt to block the RhodeWorks program, she is the thorn in the side of the leadership. The unveiling by GoLocal that she took legislative grants while criticizing them was a hit to her credibility.
1) Tie
John DePetro
WPRO, Talk Radio Host
He is the top talk show host in the Providence market. He has a standing boycott against him - now two plus years old. He is has been one of the leading voices in Rhode Island for Donald Trump. He may be the definition of divisive. Enough said.
1) Tie
Gina Raimondo
Governor of Rhode Island
Won a three-way primary with less than 50% of the vote. Won the General Election with less than 50% of the vote. Ran as a strong pro-business, job producing governor, but has failed to deliver on jobs and has tripped over execution issues like the tourism campaign. Now questions have come up about her Chief-of-Staff overseeing Sports Fantasy legislation while his wife was being hired by DraftKings as a top executive.
