» Text of Sen. Jack Reed's DNC speech
28/08/08 01:10 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
Good evening, I'm Senator Jack Reed from Rhode Island. As someone who had the privilege of commanding paratroopers, I know the tremendous sacrifices our troops and their families are making. They deserve leadership worthy of their sacrifice..
» Rhode Islander makes a case in Denver for mental health parity
27/08/08 22:39 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
By John E. Mulligan Journal Washington Bureau DENVER -- A congregation of politicians, medical professionals, lobbyists, and Hollywood stars gathered at the Denver Art Museum over salmon and arugula to agitate for something that can be in s..
» Biden speechwriter predicts a rise to the occasion tonight
27/08/08 22:29 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
Few people in American politics know Joe Biden better than Thomas S. LaFauci of Cranston, who served as the Delaware senator's speechwriter from 2001 to 2007. "He can be a great orator,'' said LaFauci in an interview today. "When he...
» Golden renovations in Supreme Court lobby
27/08/08 22:07 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
Outside Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank Williams' office this afternoon, a contractor was working on scaffolding along the edge of the room. The worker was installing 23-carat gold leaf on the detailed ceiling trim, part of what appeared ..
» Longtime Senate fiscal adviser to be honored
27/08/08 21:56 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
Political Scene received an invitation today for a retirement party celebrating longtime Senate Fiscal Adviser Russell C. Dannecker. "After 28 years of hard work and dedication, it's time to take a permanent vacation," reads the ornate invi..
» Rhode Island GOP has open house at new headquarters
27/08/08 19:32 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
The Rhode Island Republican party is moving up, or at least moving across town. The GOP has packed up its headquarters in the Apponaug section of Warwick and moved into a more spacious location in the Airport Plaza on Post...
» Reed leading charge tonight against McCain on defense
27/08/08 18:44 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
By JOHN E. MULLIGAN Journal Washington bureau Sen. Jack Reed will be in the vanguard tonight as the Democratic Party's leading voices on defense and foreign affairs make a case for Barack Obama as commander in chief. They will also...
» Veteran delegate and Clinton backer Montanaro knows it's time to switch
27/08/08 18:02 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
By John E. Mulligan Journal White House bureau DENVER -- The last crackle of static over the disaffection of Hillary Clinton backers may not sputter out until the last delegate leaves Barack Obama's convention on Friday. But Frank Montanaro..
» Tonight's roll call and the R.I. delegation
27/08/08 17:38 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
By John E. Mulligan Journal White House bureau DENVER -- The R.I. delegation is on board with the message spelled out on the plaques waved during Hillary Clinton's speech last night: "Hillary," "Obama," "Unity." But at this uncommonly unset..
» How John O. Pastore helped shape Joe Biden's career
27/08/08 17:37 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
Joe Biden's speech at the Democratic National Convention tonight will undoubtedly show his passionate side; vice-presidential candidates traditionally are a presidential ticket's designated attack dogs. Rhode Islanders of a certain age will..
» Blue Dog Democrats Have Their Day
27/08/08 16:57 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
The Democrats' key message in this campaign is "change." But while the word is most associated with their presidential candidate, Barack Obama, it also applies to the party's members of Congress. As the Democrats' House membership expands, ..
» Staying sober in Denver: A Rhode Islander reports
27/08/08 13:55 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
Since the hilarious Prohibition-era reports of The Baltimore Sun's H.L. Mencken and before, the American political convention has been a great place to drink. The free-flowing tradition holds this week in the Mile High City, where the Democ..
» Up next at DNC: Will Bill Clinton overshadow Biden?
27/08/08 12:52 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
AP photo / Charlie Neibergall Former President Bill Clinton listen to his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., address the Democratic National Convention last night. It's his turn to talk to the delegates tonight. DENVER (AP) -- The ..
» R.I. pension committee to meet Wednesday
27/08/08 00:28 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
In a sure sign that the State House is waking from its long summer slumber, the House of Representatives commission studying the state pension system will meet tomorrow for the first time since the General Assembly recessed back in June....
» Will delegates embrace Hillary's message tonight?
27/08/08 00:08 from ProJo Political Scene Blog
AP photo / Ron Edmonds U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., hugs her daughter, Chelsea, during a podium tour today at the Democratic National Convention. Clinton, who battled Barack Obama to be the party's presidential pick and still ..
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