Weekend Edition: Politics, politics, weekend events... and politics

Weekend Edition: Politics, politics, weekend events... and politics

It has come to pass.

Finally, the fantastic string of weather is being overwhelmed by our state's local sport: politics.

Sure, we want you to get outside and enjoy our Top Weekend Picks, our Family Tips, our fantastic dining out find in Bristol... and with Tropical Depression Igor just taking his time out in the Atlantic, we've got lots of good weather to do so.

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But really: this weekend is really about gearing up for next week's primary, which could well include some knocking down and dragging out. What are the hottest races to watch? Check our Weekend Edition's guide to the state's hottest Mayor's races, for one. And don't miss today's take on the hottest General Assembly races... another set of battlegrounds statewide.

Meanwhile, every day on the campaign trail means more fights, more snipes, more posturing, and more news. If you missed our identification of the Republican sent to broker a deal with Republican gubernatorial candidate John

Robitaille on behalf of Frank Caprio's campaign, catch up now, here.

And get ready for much, much more. As the weekend progresses and Monday rolls around, GoLocal will be following all the races, from one end of the state to another. And don't miss our dynamic, all-day Primary Day coverage. It's that time, Rhode Island.