Block Endorses Fung for Governor as Republicans Seek to Unite
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After their brutal primary fight, first came the handshakes; then the hug. Failed Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ken Block, is now endorsing the party nominee Allan Fung.
Both men blame a Democratic dominated General Assembly for the state’s financial problems.
“We need a strong party of opposition, a Republican Party dedicated to putting
Block’s main role in the campaign will be to push for a State Constitutional Convention, to make major changes in government:
“First and foremost the General Assembly has to be back under the Ethics Commission control,” said Mayor Allan Fung, (R) Nominee for Rhode Island Governor.
ABC6 Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis said, “Ken Block’s endorsement of Allan Fung isn’t just one of convenience; it is also one of necessity. After all, Democrats outnumber Republicans 3 to 1 in
So far, Democrats seemed unfazed by the Republicans new found unity.
“Yeah, politics as usual, exactly,” said Gina Raimondo, (D) Nominee for Rhode Island Governor.
The big question mark in the race now is moderate party candidate Bob Healey. and whether he will take votes from Fung or Raimondo, and be a spoiler in the race.
Fung says Healey doesn’t worry him.
“I will be the Governor that represents everyone. Democrats, Republicans, Moderates, Cool Moose, independents, unaffiliated. My goal is to put people back to work,” said Fung.
Right now half of
