The Scoop: RI GOP Blasts Raimondo/Reed Commercial, Lynch Called for Pierson Resignation, and More

RI GOP Calls out Raimondo/Reed Commercial By Releasing Online Ad

The Rhode Island Republican Party released an online ad showing the similarities to the Gina Raimondo "Only One" Ad from her primary race and the recent ad featuring US Senator Jack Reed.

RI GOP Executive Director Robert A. Paquin, III said, "I understand the average Rhode Islander may not be well versed in Campaign Finance Laws, but when someone knowingly breaks them it is a major violation of public trust. The ad produced by the RI Democrats is only legal if it is clearly in support of Jack Reed - I want voters to take a look and ask themselves who they think the ad really supports.  If the answer is Gina Raimondo, then multiple laws were broken."

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Fung and Raimondo to Attend HousingWorks RI Fact Book Release Friday

Raimondo and Fung, the Democratic and Republican nominees for Governor, will join HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University on October 3 for a celebration of the organization’s 10th anniversary and the release of the 2014 Housing Fact Book.

The candidates will also participate in individual conversations with Barbara Fields, former regional administrator of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, on solutions our next governor could use to address housing affordability and the state’s economy.

The 2014 Housing Fact Book, which will be released on Friday, includes an analysis that looks back at trends in Rhode Island’s housing affordability since 2000.

Taylor Hosts Fundraiser with Lila Sapinsley and Mayor Avedisian

Catherine Taylor, candidate for lieutenant governor, is holding a fundraiser tonight, October 1st, from 6-8 pm at the Metacomet Country Club in East Providence.

The speaking program will begin at 7 pm. Catherine Taylor will be introduced by her campaign finance chair Tony Bucci, former state senate minority leader Lila Sapinsley, and Scott Avedisian of Warwick.

Lynch Called for Resignation of Secret Service Director Julia Pierson

Republican Candidate Cormick Lynch, who will challenge Cicilline for his seat, called for the resignation of Secret Service Director Julia Pierson.

Lynch cited concerns over complacent national security apparatus.

As of an hour ago, Pierson has resigned from her post.

Former President Carter Turns 90

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his ninetieth birthday on October 1.

Carter served as the 39th birthday from 1977 to 1981.

In 2002, Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize.