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Every week it seems another Democrat signals interest in the 2010 governor's race.

This week we can add Bob Walsh to the list. Walsh, the well-known executive director of the National Education Association Rhode Island and a State House regular, put his own name into consideration today in a posting on the left-leaning political blog Rhode Island's Future, which is run by his colleague, deputy NEA director Patrick Crowley.

But in a subsequent e-mail to The Journal this afternoon, Walsh said it doesn't necessarily mean he is staging a run to replace outgoing Republican Governor Carcieri.

In early January, Walsh suffered a stroke during surgery and is still recovering, he reports.

"As I noted in the blog entry, the main purpose was to start the dialogue to put together the type of platform on which I would like a progressive candidate to run for governor," Walsh tells us. "As for me being that candidate, right now I have to focus on fully recovering from my health issues, although I have been overwhelmed with the positive response I have received in the short time the entry has been posted on RI Future, and therefore have a lot of thinking to do."

In the original posting, he outlines his position in a succinct sentence: "progressive, pro-public education, pro-labor, pro-job creation and economic development, pro-choice, pro-environment, pro-marriage equality, and supportive of a fair tax policy for our state."

Walsh is no stranger to political races. In 1992, the then 31-year-old financial consultant ran unsuccessfully for Congress.

 Tags  2010 governor's race Bob Walsh Carcieri NEA RI Future

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private sector puke said:

That is just what this state needs, another public sector hack who will bleed EVERY SINGLE TAXPAYER DRY with his pro-union perks and obscene pension benefits...if you think its bad now private sector workers, wait and see

Link | February 27, 2009 4:31 PM
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Jake51 said:

Well, we need new blood . . . He has a business and labor background, could get a lot of support. No one thought Obama had a chance, either.

Link | February 27, 2009 6:10 PM
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jimscotland53 said:

This is great news for the very reasons listed within this article. Pro everything. Now that is what I want my tax dollars spent on to move this state forward. Nothing negative as has been the norm during this current Republican tenure. I truly hope that he throws his hat into the ring. This state has been walking around with the sky falling on our heads for way too long. Our current alleged business leader has simply attempted to destroy programs and what not simply because he could not get his way. The Republican concept is to bring complete destruction to established programs and begin fresh. He has some taxpayers boondoggled, but not those in the know. Lets see what our NEA leader can bring to the table. Anything positive is better that what we currently have in the "Don" and "Bev" horse and pony show.

Link | March 3, 2009 2:30 AM
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