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GoLocalProv | Politics | RI Political Diary: Langevin’s Endorsement of Magaziner a “Mistake,” Says Bah
Saturday, July 02, 2022
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Democratic candidate for the U.S. Home of Representatives within the 2nd Congressional District Dr. Omah Bah is criticizing outgoing Congressman Jim Langevin’s endorsement of Rhode Island Common Treasurer Seth Magaziner for the seat.
“RI voters (particularly Independents) need a alternative,” mentioned Bah. “They need contemporary concepts and new folks. There are nonetheless sufficient undecided voters for this election to vary course, however provided that Democrats ship the proper candidate to the overall election.”
“The endorsement of Treasurer Magaziner by Congressman Langevin – whose variety committee I’ve served on for a number of years and whom I take into account a good friend – I consider is a mistake,” mentioned Bah. “I don’t assume Mr. Magaziner is the proper candidate to face off towards Alan Fung and I don’t consider that the Congressman’s endorsement will persuade independents or undecided Democrats to vote for him.”
“Common-election voters don’t need Seth Magaziner – and that most likely won’t change over the subsequent 4 months, as a result of voters have already had 7 years to get to know him,” mentioned Bah. “We went with the ‘protected’ candidate in 2016 and we received Donald Trump. To maintain this seat, Democrats should be daring, and have to nominate a daring, certified candidate – and I do not imply “certified” within the standard sense.”
“We do not want one other lawyer or technocrat – we’d like a doer. We’d like somebody who understands from firsthand expertise: the struggles that Rhode Islanders are dealing with; the unbelievable potential of the folks on this state; how you can get issues completed on a neighborhood degree; how you can construct efficient coalitions of numerous stakeholders; is a pacesetter; how democracies fail,” mentioned Bah.
Vin Marzullo serves on the board of the Senior Agenda Coalition.
Senior Points Discussion board in August
The Senior Agenda Coalition and 16 co-sponsoring businesses are presenting a chance for the 2022 gubernatorial candidates to talk to the problems of Rhode Island’s getting older inhabitants.
The occasion is going down on Wednesday, August 3 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on the East Windfall Excessive College auditorium,
In accordance with occasion organizers, the discussion board’s overarching query is. “What’s going to our subsequent governor do to make sure the well-being of seniors, contemplating the rising inhabitants older Rhode Islanders?
“Many extra seniors will want companies starting from inexpensive housing, transportation, helps for getting older at dwelling, neighborhood engagement and long-term care. How will our subsequent governor handle these wants?” the organizers proceed.
Register to attend in-person or just about:
Seating for the discussion board is restricted to 450 folks, leaving house for social distancing in the highschool’s new 900-seat capability auditorium.
You may select the choice to attend just about by way of dwell stream.
To register go to www.SeniorAgendaRI.org.
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