Defeated Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jonathan Riccitelli made waves in the Ocean State on Friday when he announced he was backing Democratic incumbent Gov. Dan McKee over his primary rival.
Riccitelli, who long trailed his rival Ashley Kalus in the primary showdown, chastised her campaign as"baseless," ripped her for dishonesty, and accused her of hypocrisy for hounding McKee for debates despite refusing to debate him during the primary race."Although I admire her drive and aspirations, I have found the entirety of her campaign to be baseless. And to listen to Ms. Kalus call out the Governor in regards to his refusing to debate ...
McKee ascended to the governorship last year after his predecessor, Gov. Gina Raimondo, vacated the post to head the Commerce Department for the Biden administration. He had served as lieutenant governor at the time. He narrowly evaded a primary defeat against former CVS executive Helena Foulkes, who enjoyed a last-minute resurgence that may have been partially attributable to the backing of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , who was roommates with her mother in college.
"Governor Mckee, a lifelong resident of this state. Former Mayor, community advocate, small business owner," Riccitelli added."Never left when former administrations made it difficult to conduct business here in our State, he rose to the occasion. Ashley Weinzeig-Kalus has yet to be honest with herself. We just don't know what to expect."
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