"Republicans are going to be out the door because this is their only opportunity to maybe win this seat," Schiller surmised. Magaziner may not be so lucky if he's not careful, Schiller contended. Dan McKee managed to claim victory with an entourage of early voters. Therefore, it could be difficult for Magaziner to electrify his base and drive a robust voter turnout, Schiller said.ĭuring the Democratic governor's primary, Helena Foulkes enjoyed a surge in election day voters, but incumbent Gov. In this election cycle, both the governor's race and the Providence mayor's race appear to be dull compared to prior elections. Still, Fung may have a secret weapon of his own against Magaziner: voter turnout. Fung risks alienating the base if he courts independents too aggressively on either topic.ĬLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER The Republican base is largely zealous about safeguarding the life of the unborn child and ebullient about Trump. Or make them so uncertain that they stay home."īoth the abortion and Trump lines of attack prey upon politically fragile terrain for Fung. "Repeated ads that emphasize that he could be the decisive seat that gives the Republicans a national majority in the Congress. "You can create a lingering sense of unease with voting for Allan Fung among independents and Democrats in the district," Schiller explained. Help me keep District 2 Blue by contributing: /nlbheiGdCz- Seth Magaziner February 11, 2022
His first vote would be to give control of the House to extreme DC Republicans who care more about doing Trump's bidding than helping working people. 🚨Allan Fung just announced his candidacy for Congress. This includes flashing a photo of Fung at Trump's inauguration in 2017. Magaziner, the state treasurer, has unleashed a slew of ads and attacks on Fung, seeking to caricature him as a puppet for former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), both of whom are deeply unpopular in Rhode Island. In a small state, local connections really matter."Īt least one poll has Fung besting Magaziner, who has shown no signs of underestimating his Republican foe. They think he's a genuinely dedicated politician, he's sincere. And he is well-liked in the state of Rhode Island and the district. "He's probably the best-known Republican in the state. Allen Fung is very well-known," Schiller said. Meanwhile, Fung has caught the attention of Democratic upper brass as the party ratchets up its offense against him. Photojoined from AP Photos and Fung CampaignĮyeing a once-in-a-quarter-century opportunity to break through the blue district, national Republicans have poured upward of $1 million to buoy Fung. He also unsuccessfully vied for governor in 20 against Gina Raimondo, who is now the commerce secretary. Jim Langevin (D-RI) has left the seat vacant, and Fung brings with him ample name recognition at a time when a slew of economic woes have been gripping the nation and historical headwinds favor the GOP.įung is the former mayor of Cranston, the second-largest city in the state, which he served from 2009-2021. RHODE ISLAND GOP HOUSE HOPEFUL FUNG SEES REPUBLICAN WAVE HITTING THE OCEAN STATEĪlthough historically a lock for Democrats, Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District is widely seen as competitive this cycle. "Magaziner, by contrast, is living off of the name recognition of his father, who was a powerful Clinton-aligned Democrat.
“For the first time in decades, a Republican has a good chance to win a congressional seat in Rhode Island," Jacobson added. "In difficult economic times when people are worried about inflation and taxes, I don’t expect the abortion issue to be decisive, since Rhode Island already has liberal state abortion laws," William Jacobson, a Cornell professor and conservative blogger from Rhode Island who helms Legal Insurrection, told the Washington Examiner. But Fung has seemingly sought to steer the focus to bread-and-butter topics, such as roaring inflation and prices at the gas pump. Throughout the midterm elections, many Republicans nationally have sought to return fire on Democrats for being too loose on abortion regulation. "It's a majority Catholic state, but it's solidly wed to the right to choose, with some restrictions on it," Wendy Schiller, a professor of political science at Brown University, told the Washington Examiner. The abortion line of attack has also been deployed in the governor's race against Republican Ashley Kalus, who has described herself as "pro-life." Although one of the most Catholic states in the country, Rhode Island has come a long way from the 1970s, when abortion was mostly banned in the state.
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