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June 4, 2008 Archives


Top R.I. Clinton supporters coalesce behind Obama

4:41 PM Wed, Jun 04, 2008 | | Comments (2)
By Scott MacKay    Email

Several high-placed Rhode Island supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign said today they are ready to support Sen. Barack Obama, who clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday. Three major Clinton supporters, William Lynch of Pawtucket, the Democratic state chairman......

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Pollsters say R.I. favors getting rid of Electoral College

4:07 PM Wed, Jun 04, 2008 | | Comments (2)
By Susan Areson    Email

Three-quarters of Rhode Islanders want to scrap the Electoral College and choose future presidents by national popular vote, according to a poll conducted for a national advocacy group that is pushing for the switch. The proposal is aimed at preventing......

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