Rhode Island GOP: Unethical Ethics Commission Covers for Corrupt Democratic Governor

Corruption is to Rhode Island what water is to fish.

The state pretty much survives on the pernicious misuse of power for private or special interest gain.

Gina Raimondo, the former Treasure and now incumbent Governor of Rhode Island is skirting ethical inquiries as the main levers of power in the state continue to cover for her.

We need Allan Fung on Smith Hill and we need to get rid of Raimondo for good!

For Immediate Release February 27, 2018

ETHICS COMMISSION MAKES EXCUSES FOR RAIMONDO

Warwick, RI - In response to the Ethics Commission’s decision to dismiss the R.I. Republican Party’s complaint against Governor Gina Raimondo, Rhode Island Republican Party Chairman Brandon S. Bell commented: “We are disappointed with the decision of the Ethics Commission not to investigate Raimondo’s fundraising deal with a state employee her administration recently hired. First, the Ethics Commission ignored the fact that Patrick Ward himself, not the office of Chairman of the Providence Democratic City Committee, was specifically named in the agreement as having control as to how the funds would be spent. The Ethics Commissions ignored the fact that under prior advisory rulings Ward would be considered a business associate of Raimondo since they were working together to achieve a common financial objective under the agreement. Second, the Ethics Commission decided to interpret the term ‘subordinate’ in its regulations very narrowly. According to Ethics Commission’s decision, Governor Raimondo’s subordinates are only those individuals who work in the Governor Office or are persons she directly appointed to lead a state agency. The Ethics Commission ignored the fact that Mr. Ward is a subordinate of Governor Raimondo’s appointee at the Department of Human Services or that a few months after Mr. Ward was hired by Raimondo’s appointee at DHS, he entered into a financial transaction with Governor Raimondo.” Bell concluded: “By its decision today, the Ethics Commission is saying Governor Raimondo can enter into a secret financial deal with a state employee as long as (1) the deal states it is with a group the state employee controls rather than the employee himself, and (2) the state employee answers to her appointee instead of her. We do not think these technicalities make Governor Raimondo’s conduct somehow ethical.”

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Rhode Island GOP: Legislation to Address Liberal Governor's Corrupt Deals

For Immediate Release February 15, 2018

LEGISLATION TO EXPOSE RAIMONDO’S SECRET DEAL

Providence, RI -  Governor Gina Raimondo’s campaign and her subordinate, Patrick Ward’s Providence Democratic City Committee, entered into a secret fundraising agreement. Kevin Olasanoye, the executive director of the R.I. Democratic Party, believed that this agreement would lead to Raimondo’s donors giving $10,000 contributions to the Providence Democratic City Committee for “party building” and in exchange, the Providence Democratic City Committee would “then presumably give Raimondo some undisclosed degree of control over who was hired and how money was spent” (Providence Journal, February 12, 2018). Representative Mike Chippendale commented: “Rhode Island campaign finance law does not directly address fundraising agreements like the Raimondo-Ward deal. As a result, I am introducing legislation to require candidates to file with the Board of Elections any written agreement they reach with a party committee involving campaign contributions or expenditures. In Rhode Island, other documents other than campaign finance reports are filed with the Board of Elections. Under R.I.G.L. Section 17-25-11 (c)(2), candidates are required to file with the Board of Elections a copy of the bank statement for their campaign account annually so the Board in can verify the accuracy of campaign finance reports. Because of R.I.G.L. Section 17-27-3(a) certain state vendors file a copy of their contract with the Board of Elections so that the public is informed of how some campaign donors profit from state business. My proposed legislation will assist in ensuring our campaign finance laws are followed instead of evaded.”

Fung for Governor: Incumbent Democrat Turned Rhode Island Into Crime State

 

Arthur, 

 

I am shocked by how dangerous our state has become under our current Governor.

 

Last year, Rhode Island had the highest murder rate in New England according to FBI statistics.

 

Even when local leaders stand up, Gov. Raimondo's administration overrules their voices, making the streets more dangerous.

We need new leadership if we want to stop crime and protect our state.

Rhode Island, we can do better. MUCH better.

As Governor, I will put Rhode Islanders first and work hard to protect all of our citizens. We need new leadership if we want to stop the crime and protect our state and our families.

 

Will you stand with me today and support making Rhode Island a safer place for you and your family?

 

 

Thank you for your support,

 

Allan

 

CONTRIBUTE

Fung for Governor: Put Rhode Islanders First

Arthur,

 

For years Rhode Island has struggled with high poverty rates and a hostile economic climate for small businesses. I want to work to change the economic direction of our state to encourage business growth and increase the number of well-paying jobs in our state.

As Governor, I will cut through the red tape to encourage economic growth and bring more opportunities back to Rhode Island.

Will you stand with me by signing our petition to create jobs and strengthen our state’s economy? Add your name using this secure link:  www.allanfung.com/economicpetition

I can’t do it without you, Arthur. Our current Governor is partnering withspecial interest and Wall Street outsiders to maintain the status quo. Now is the time to stand up and put Rhode Island taxpayers first.  

Please stand with me today and show your support for helping Rhode Island to reach its full economic potential.

Rhode Islanders deserve better.

Thank you for your support, 

Allan Fung

BREAKING: GOP Allan Fung Ahead of Dem Incumbent for RI Governor

Now this is the kind of good news we need to hear about and read about.

The first poll has already gone public in the Rhode Island Governor's race, and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is already ahead of incumbent Democratic Gina Raimondo by five points.

Check more of the news below:

 

Arthur,

 

In the three weeks since we’ve launched our campaign for governor, the outpouring of support has been incredible.

 

Now, we’re excited to announce that your enthusiasm is shared statewide –a new poll just released shows us with a 5-point lead over Governor Gina Raimondo.

 

These numbers are proof that the people of Rhode Island are ready for change, and are rallying behind our growing campaign.

 

Additionally, the poll shows us leading a three-way primary by over 20 points!

 

No doubt this is great news, Arthur. But it’s also all the more reason to keep working hard to win.

 

We’ve got a long way to go in the campaign, but will you step up right now and help build on our momentum?

 

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Or donate another amount via this secure link: AllanFung.com/donate/

 

Thank you for the support of our campaign, and we look forward to seeing you out on the trail.

 

 

-Andrew Vargas Vila

Campaign Manager, Allan Fung for Governor

 

 

P.S. Here’s a link to more from the latest poll.

Rhode Island GOP Calls Out Dem. Governor's Abuse of Food Stamp Program

Rhode Island's Neediest to be Rescued by a Special Master

Warwick, RI -Today Chief U.S. District Court Judge William Smith appointed a Special Master to fix the food stamp delays. Basically, Judge Smith gave Rhode Islanders a new temporary governor for UHIP since Governor Raimondo has failed to do her job. RI Republican Party Chairman Brandon S. Bell commented: "The UHIP system has failed Rhode Island's most neediest citizens for more than a year. Since she launched the system against the feds' advice, Governor Raimondo has shuffled several of her patronage appointees to make it look like she was holding people accountable. Also, she has not fired Deloitte." Bell added, while Governor Raimondo continues to attend out of state fundraisers and spend on her taxpayer funded PR staff, our neediest are counting on a new leader, Special Master Sherman, to get them through the last days of Raimondo's reign." Bell concluded: "Fortunately a new Governor will be in place soon. The millions that will be spent by Raimondo on her re-election campaign will not change the fact that under her watch people went without the most basic necessities."