This is my first diary, and I want to thank everyone who reads this. To disclose, I am a volunteer on Elizabeth Roberts' campaign for Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor but am posting on my own accord.
I am posting because today, we found out that there will be a Democratic primary for the open Lieutenant Governor's seat in Rhode Island. State Senator Elizabeth Roberts (www.elizabethroberts.org)has been running for Lt. Governor for the past year and a half after serving for 10 years in the state Senate. In the state Senate, Senator Roberts has been a champion for affordable quality health care, women's rights, and civil rights for all Rhode Islanders. She wants to run for Lt. Governor to use the statewide platform to advocate for health care reform, the environment and economic development.
Read more by clicking "Extended Entry" and please visit my ActBlue page and donate to Elizabeth Roberts to keep a progressive voice as Lt. Governor in RI - http://www.actblue.com/page/robertsforlt gov or http://www.elizabethroberts.org/pages/co ntribute.htm
Already facing a wealthy Republican businessman and an frequent independent candidate (who wants to abolish the office) in the general election, Senator Roberts is now facing a primary challenge from an anti-choice, anti-marriage equality former state representative who served in the 1970s.
Senator Roberts has been endorsed by EMILY's List, who called her a "rising star." If she wins the Lt. Governor's office, she would not only be the 1st woman Lt. Governor in RI history but also would be well-positioned to become the state's first female governor or U.S. Senator in a few years. Cultivating progressive female candidates for lower office is important for the future of the Democratic Party. Sen. Roberts needs all our help to win the Democratic primary and the general election. Please go to my ActBlue page and donate to Elizabeth Roberts - http://www.actblue.com/page/robertsforlt gov or http://www.elizabethroberts.org/pages/co ntribute.htm
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