RI Dem Party rescinds 2 controversial Assembly endorsements
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Bowing to heavy pressure from progressives locally and nationally, the Rhode Island Democratic Party on Thursday rescinded its endorsement of two controversial General Assembly candidates.
In a letter dated July 4, Democratic Party Chairman Joe McNamara withdrew his endorsement of Michael Earnheart, a pro-Trump challenger running in the primary against incumbent Rep. Moira Walsh, and Greg Acciardo, a former state senator with a criminal record who is running against a progressive newcomer, Bridget Valverde, in Senate District 35.
The secretary of state's office confirmed the withdrawal of the two endorsements had been accepted. McNamara - who was authorized to make endorsements in those districts because there were no local district committees to award them - said his decision was "in the best interests of the Rhode Island Democratic Party."
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