Portsmouth Democrats see no coattails
Preliminary election results from Portsmouth and State Board of Elections. Note: There are reportedly about 800 mail and absentee ballots outstanding.
State Senate District 11
Charles Levesque 5,078
Christopher Ottiano 5,017
John Vitkevich 1,477
State Representative
District 69
Raymond Gallison 3,598
William Grapentine 1,608
District 70
Jay Edwards 4,328
District 72
Amy Rice 3,466
Dan Reilly 3,276
School Committee (top 3)
Marilyn King 4,504
Sylvia Wedge 4,481
Angela Volpicelli 4,409
WRITE IN: Terri Cortvriend 1,496
Town Council (top 7)
Hubert Little (R) 4,371
Jeffrey Plumb (R) 4,047
Peter McIntyre (R) 3,845
Dennis Canario (D) 3,802
Karen Gleason (I) 3,616
Keith Hamilton (R) 3,545
Joseph Robicheau (R) 3,498
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James Seveney (D) 3,464
Leonard Katzman (D) 3,411
Phillip Driscoll (I) 3,278
William West (D) 3,308
Albert Honnen (D) 3,131
Mark Katzman (D) 3,035
David Croston (D) 2,484
Judith Staven (I) 2,278
Eugene Love (I) 1,450
WRITE IN: Mary Correia 411
Comments
Chris
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 12:31am
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I'm sorry things didn't go better up there, but I'm sure that John will keep up the good fight and shine the hard light of reason on your local scene.
But for me, tonight -
just for one night,
the sweet, nostalgic taste of Kool-aid, and the sensation that a great weight has been lifted
and, just perhaps, the faintest movement in the air, that may be a new wind beginning to blow.
I hope so anyway, but I know that tonight - tonight - the taste is sweet.
Chris
Ltburns
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 12:56am
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This is quite an upset on the Portsmouth town election--to put it lightly.
The good news of the night is Obama--yahoo!
Ltburns
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 12:56am
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This is quite an upset on the Portsmouth town election--to put it lightly.
The good news of the night is Obama--yahoo!
Portsmouth Sailor
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 5:52am
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Hand Over the Keys
I do have to say that I was shocked to see the results of the Council election this morning. It certainly was a coup for the Portsmouth Republican Party, although I'm not clear on its basis. Was there a single issue that I missed?
The question going forward is who is going to be driving the agenda and creating policy that will help form the future of Portsmouth? Can a moderate Canario rise to the occasion? My observation has been that sitting Republican councilors have mainly just sat in opposition, choosing to vote (mostly against) rather than offering up some other alternative. Will Jeff Plumb, Hamilton and Robicheau be the answer?
Sewers are a big issue, but not the only issue. Have we heard exactly what pro-business policies are going to be generated? Have any of them articulated any kind of view on the Town Center or West Side Plan? Change is good only if there are positive ideas on the other side.
And for the schools, let's hope that Republican's Mike Buddemeyer and Jeff Plumb continue advocate in their own interest as well as ours for strong schools. It will be interesting how the leadership in School Committee and Town Council shift. Is it already time for a new School Budget?
I wonder with only Canario left from the Dem. old guard (otherwise know as the conspiracists), who will Karen Gleason argue with now?
Portsmouth Sailor
Portsmouth Biz ...
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 9:40am
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Shocked and Bummed
What just happened?
I expected a reasonable fight in town council but a complete obliteration of the democratic slate seems so overwhelming.
Did we miss some groundswell of momentum for the reubilicans against the democrats?
I must be completely out to lunch on the make up of this town and what "we" think is important.
What is going to happen to our schools in the next 2 - 4 - 10 years?
John McDaid
Wed, 11/05/2008 - 10:58am
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The people of Portsmouth have spoken
Hi...
I want to congratulate the newly elected Town Council. The voters of Portsmouth clearly sent a message, which I confess I don't fully understand, but the outcome is clear. The election is over, and now we must all move forward. We all love this town, and we're all in it together.
Best,
-j
Rep. John Loughlin
Sat, 11/08/2008 - 12:01pm
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Just for The Record...
John,
I always enjoy reading your blog, while we don't always agree politically speaking I find you provide great insights on the local scene. I too would like to extend congradulations to all Portsmouth's winners and all those who chose to enter the fray know as politics. It truly can be a nasty game and I apreaciate the sacrifices made by all those who care enough to step forward and serve.
When I read this post, I did feel a bit like baseball's Bob Uecker. I have had the honor and privilege of representing a significant portion of Portsmouth for the past four years. In fact, Portsmouth makes up almost 40% of district 71. I have worked hard on issues of importance Portsmouth cares about such as the inclusion of the open space bond, fought against unfunded state mandates on our schools and strongly opposed the Governor on cuts to aid to Portsmouth in this years supplemental budget.
I would like to remind your readers that I too am a proud member of the Portsmouth legislative delegation. In the words of Oscar Wilde, "There's only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that's not being talked about."
Regards,
John
State Representative John J. Loughlin II
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John McDaid
Sat, 11/08/2008 - 1:24pm
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Sorry about that
Hi, John...
My very humble apologies for the oversight. We've met on several occasions, and I sincerely appreciate the work you have done on behalf of Portsmouth. The lapse in coverage was a failure on my part -- because of your excellent record, you were running unopposed, and I was focusing on the competitive races (even Jay Edwards faced a write-in). But that's still no excuse.
I urge my readers to join in thanking you for what you've done to help our town, and to congratulate you on your re-election and wish you the best in your upcoming term. We need fighters like you in Providence.
Best,
-j