Connors Race Among RI Future's Top Ten Races to Watch, Otober 14, 2008

Top 10 General Election Races to Watch

by: Matt Jerzyk

# 10) TIE - Sen. Teresa Paiva-Weed and Sen. Dan Connors - While the state senate is one of the most conservative institutions in Rhode Island - despite it's Democratic majority, there have been a few bright spots this year. Both Senators Paiva-Weed and Connors have been unafraid to speak out with their colleagues and in the media on behalf of working families. Their courage is to be commended. And, it should be stated, that both of their opponents are pretty scary. Donna Perry is running against Paiva-Weed and she is (a) the sister of John DePetro and (b) the executive director of the RI Republican Party. Nuff said. And Kathy Dennen, who is running against Connors, has some... um... issues, as Pat has pointed out. Check out Sen. Connors web site for more info on how to help his campaign.

There will be phonebanks in support of many of these candidates next week. Please come! No experience required!

·	Monday, October 20 from 5:00-8:30pm at Obama/RI Dem Party HQ at 321 South Main Street in Providence

·	Tuesday, October 21 from 5:00-8:30pm at Obama/RI Dem Party HQ at 321 South Main Street in Providence

·	Wednesday, October 22 from 5:00-8:30pm at 99 Bald Hill Road in Cranston

·	For those of you in or near Aquidnick Island, Rep. Amy Rice has phonebanks scheduled for Tuesday Oct. 21st and Thursday October 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30pm at 2952 East Main Rd in Portsmouth.

Please contact Dan at danbass33 at gmail.com to schedule a time to volunteer or just show up at any of the volunteer opportunities listed and you will be set up.

This article is excerpted from the Rhode Island Future,” Top 10 General Election Races To Watch,” October 14, 2008

Ian Donnis of the Providence Phoenix also pointed to the importance of Senator Connor’s race on his blog here: NT4NUTHN.

October 14, 2008