Frank Caprio

RI-GOV Dem: Obama Can Take His Endorsement And 'Shove It'

Jillian Rayfield | October 25, 2010, 11:38AM

Rhode Island Gov. Candidate Frank Caprio (D)

Frank Caprio, a Democrat running for governor in Rhode Island, doesn't really care that President Obama hasn't endorsed him. "He can take his endorsement and really shove it," Caprio told WPRO Radio.

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Poll: Lincoln Chafee Ahead As Independent For RI-GOV

Eric Kleefeld | March 2, 2010, 10:36AM

Former Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R-RI), independent candidate for governor of Rhode Island

The new Rasmussen poll of Rhode Island gives former Sen. Lincoln Chafee, an ex-Republican and now independent candidate for governor, a solid lead in the race against his Democratic and Republican opponents.

Chafee was tested against Republican John Robitaille, a businessman and former aide to term-limited GOP Gov. Don Carcieri, and against two Democrats, Attorney General Patrick Lynch and Treasurer Frank Caprio. With Lynch as the Democratic nominee, Chafee has 38%, Lynch 24%, and Robitaille 22%. With Caprio as the Democratic nominee, it's Chafee with 37%, Caprio 27%, and Robitaille 19%.

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