R.I. Rep. Dennigan quits seat to focus on Congress run
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- State Rep. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dennigan announced Thursday night that she has resigned her General Assembly seat of the last 13 years, effective immediately. Dennigan will instead focus on her 2010 Congressional primary campaign against fellow Democrat, U.S. Rep. James R. Langevin. "It has been a privilege to serve the people of my district," she said in a statement released just before 6:30 p.m. "I'm grateful for the opportunity they provided me and the confidence they placed in me. The best way to honor this gift of trust and support is to make sure my constituents have a full-time Representative in the next session. My goal in stepping down today is to allow time for a special election. It's critical that the 62nd District has the representation it needs and deserves next year." Dennigan recently moved out of her 62nd District home in East Providence home to a summer residence in Narragansett, which is in Langevin's Second Congressional District. Her announcement included an endorsement by House Majority Leader Gordon D. Fox. "Betsy's decision to step down today is testament to her deep commitment to the 62nd District and her ability to put her constituents' needs before personal interests. Betsy's leadership, especially on job growth, education, and health care issues, has helped families and communities across Rhode Island. Her experience, passion, and proven ability to forge consensus will be great assets in the Congress," said Fox. "I fully support her candidacy."
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Sure Fox endorses Dennigan, she has been carrying the water for the leardership for years, more of the same if she gets elected to Congres.
Another Democratic rubber stamp at the National level, just what this country needs.
When are people going to wake up and start voting out the bums, either party, State and National.
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she is leaving her part time seat for someone who will fill it full time? there is no full time in the statehouse when it comes to the senate and house. can you say b o l o g n a
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THE SENATE AND HOUSE HAD A MARK MEETING AT CCRI. THE ENTIRE HOUR PLUS WAS FILMED. SO YOU CAN VARIFY MY COMMENTS. WHEN ASK ABOUT ILLEGAL ALIEN, DENNIGAN REPLIED THAT SHE OPPOSED DEPORTING ILLEGALS. SHE CITED TWO ENGLISH WOMEN WHO WERE GOING TO BE DEPORTED AND SHE WAS VERY UPSET. LITTLE DID SHE KNOW THAT OVER 1000 FROM ENGLAND HAVE ALREADY BEEN DEPORTED.
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Dear Betsy-
WHY? You do such an excellent job in the house; why are you running for a seat that is also represented in an equally excellent manner?
It makes me very sad that I can't support you at the federal level. I believe in you but won't send a man home who is doing a great job. You were making a huge difference at the State level. Don't you realize this? I'm sorry that I cannot support your candidacy at this level.
I wish you well--always.
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I don't understand why she is trying to cause a rift in the democratic party - she is going up against a popular and respected member and I think she is going to hurt the party - rather than help it. Bad Move!!!!!!!
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the RATS are fleeing the sinking ship!
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What differnce is there? They are both socialists.
RI will love either of them given the fact that we have so many TAKERS in the population.
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