Contributors
The Ocean State Republican is a collaborative effort* of a number of conservative Republican activists from all over Rhode Island. The views and opinions expressed herein should be considered to be solely those of each individual contributor, unless otherwise stated. Furthermore, they are not necessarily reflective of any other organization which may employ them or with which they may be otherwise associated or affiliated.
Contributors to The Ocean State Republican:
Will Ricci (Executive Editor) - Will is the Northeast Region Vice President of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies; first elected in August 2003; reelected in 2005 and 2007. In 2001, he was elected as the first Vice President of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly, serving until 2003. Will is the Treasurer of the East Providence Republican City Committee. He is a Delegate to the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee, and sits on its Nominations and Credentials Committees. He has been actively involved with numerous state and local campaigns, including those of Steve Laffey and Governor Carcieri. Will’s hobbies include reading, volunteering, and plotting world domination.
Raymond T. McKay (Managing Editor) - Ray is President of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly, Rhode Island’s largest and most active conservative Republican organization. A RIRA member since its founding in 2001, he was elected as its third President in April 2005 and was reelected in April 2007. He is also the Chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly State Political Action Committee. He is a Delegate to the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee from Warwick, as well as a member of its Executive Committee. He has been involved with numerous political campaigns, both as a volunteer, as well as a candidate.
Thomas Wigand, Esq. (Editor) - Tom is the General Counsel of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly. He is admitted to the bars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as Federal District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Statewide Coalition, as well as the Ocean State Policy Research Institute. Tom is an at-large Delegate to the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee from Middletown.
Robert A. Paquin III (Editor) - In 2008, Robert was is the endorsed Republican candidate for State Representative in House District 19. Previously, he studied Political Science at the University of Rhode Island, where he also served on the URI Student Senate. Robert ran as a Delegate for Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee, and assisted in managing the Huckabee campaign effort in Rhode Island until the Huckabee withdrew from the race in April, 2008.
Carl Toti (Northern Rhode Island Editor) - Carl is a founding member of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly. He is active member of the Burrillville Republican Town Committee; currently serving as the committee’s Secretary. He is also a key organizer of the new Northern Rhode Island GOP Committee Coalition. Carl is a Delegate to the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee from Burrillville.
Robert S. Carlin (East Bay Editor) - Bob is the Chairman of the East Providence Republican City Committee. He is an active member of the East Providence Taxpayers Association and other local good government groups. In 2006, Bob was the Ward 3 candidate for East Providence City Council. Bob is a Delegate to the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee from East Providence.
David B. Talan (Providence/Metro Editor) - Dave is the Chairman of the Providence Republican City Committee. He is also the Corresponding Secretary of the Rhode Island Republican State Central Commitee, as well as a member of its Executive Committee. He is the Editor of the well-known monthly e-mail newsletter, the Rhode Island Republican Update (which you can find archived on this site). Dave was a candidate for Mayor of Providence in 2006.
Hon. William Munroe (Kent County Editor) - Bill is the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly. Bill is a former member of the Exeter-West Greenwich School Committee, and is very active in the Pro-Life movement. He is a member of the Exeter Republican Town Committee. Bill is a Delegate to the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee from Exeter.
Roland Benjamin (South County Deputy Editor) - Roland is the new Chair of the South Kingstown Republican Town Committee. Roland, owner of LFI, Inc., is a contract manufacturer for the aerospace and medical device industries. He is a passionate advocate for Consumer Driven Healthcare Plans (CDHPs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as a means of controlling healthcare costs for both employers and employees.
Sean O’Donnell (South County Editor) - Sean is the Chairman for Youth Outreach for the Rhode Island Republican Assembly. He is the First Vice-Chairman of the South Kingstown Republican Town Committee. Sean was the campaign manager for Lt. Col. Jim Haldeman (House Dist. 35) in 2006. Sean is a Delegate to the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee. Sean, a doctor of pharmacy, is an active advocate of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
Phil Hirons (Technical Advisor) - Phil is the Vice President of the Rhode Island Republican Assembly. He is also Chairman of the Smithfield Republican Town Committee. Phil, an active member of the Rhode Island Rifle and Revolver Association, is an active defender of Second Amendment rights. Phil is a Delegate to the Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee from Smithfield.
(*) Vast right-wing conspiracy
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