Ray Baccari Jr.
@raybaccari.bsky.social
Digital Content Producer/Assignment Desk Editor at WPRI | Host, Ray-ality TV | Fmr: Beacon Communications | Likes & Reposts not always endorsements | Email: rbaccari@wpri.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Ron Crosson II (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for Providence City Council Ward 11 next year.
Open seat since Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris is term-limited.
Dwayne Keys (D) is also raising money for a run.
Open seat since Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris is term-limited.
Dwayne Keys (D) is also raising money for a run.
January 7, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Ron Crosson II (D) has opened up a campaign account to run for Providence City Council Ward 11 next year.
Open seat since Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris is term-limited.
Dwayne Keys (D) is also raising money for a run.
Open seat since Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris is term-limited.
Dwayne Keys (D) is also raising money for a run.
Update: Another potential candidate for the upcoming special election I’m hearing is RI Young Republicans Chairman Ken Naylor.
He tells me that he’s “just having conversations” with people in the party.
“Nothing definitive,” he added.
He tells me that he’s “just having conversations” with people in the party.
“Nothing definitive,” he added.
NEW: RI GOP Chairman Joe Powers is resigning effective Jan. 15.
Read more on why he's stepping down ⬇️
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Read more on why he's stepping down ⬇️
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January 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Update: Another potential candidate for the upcoming special election I’m hearing is RI Young Republicans Chairman Ken Naylor.
He tells me that he’s “just having conversations” with people in the party.
“Nothing definitive,” he added.
He tells me that he’s “just having conversations” with people in the party.
“Nothing definitive,” he added.
INBOX: Providence mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social says after Q4 his campaign has now raised over $125K since announcing.
January 5, 2026 at 1:53 PM
INBOX: Providence mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social says after Q4 his campaign has now raised over $125K since announcing.
And there it is: Allyn Meyers jumps into the soon-to-be special election for chair of the Rhode Island GOP
January 4, 2026 at 3:40 AM
And there it is: Allyn Meyers jumps into the soon-to-be special election for chair of the Rhode Island GOP
Starting on Jan. 15, Vice Chair Niyoka Powell will serve as chair for 30 days, during which she'll need to call a special election.
Potential candidates include Jessica Drew-Day and Allyn Meyers.
Potential candidates include Jessica Drew-Day and Allyn Meyers.
NEW: RI GOP Chairman Joe Powers is resigning effective Jan. 15.
Read more on why he's stepping down ⬇️
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Read more on why he's stepping down ⬇️
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January 4, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Starting on Jan. 15, Vice Chair Niyoka Powell will serve as chair for 30 days, during which she'll need to call a special election.
Potential candidates include Jessica Drew-Day and Allyn Meyers.
Potential candidates include Jessica Drew-Day and Allyn Meyers.
Reposted by Ray Baccari Jr.
Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers will be stepping down from his position as leader of the state Republican Party later this month.
https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/joe-powers-to-resign-as-ri-gop-chairman/
https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/joe-powers-to-resign-as-ri-gop-chairman/
Joe Powers to resign as RI GOP chairman
Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers will be stepping down from his position as leader of the state Republican Party in January, 12 News has learned.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers will be stepping down from his position as leader of the state Republican Party later this month.
https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/joe-powers-to-resign-as-ri-gop-chairman/
https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/joe-powers-to-resign-as-ri-gop-chairman/
NEW: RI GOP Chairman Joe Powers is resigning effective Jan. 15.
Read more on why he's stepping down ⬇️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
Read more on why he's stepping down ⬇️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
www.wpri.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:37 AM
NEW: RI GOP Chairman Joe Powers is resigning effective Jan. 15.
Read more on why he's stepping down ⬇️
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Read more on why he's stepping down ⬇️
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Found what I think is his Instagram. This is a post where he's pictured with Aaron Guckian, one of three GOP candidates for governor.
www.instagram.com/p/DRvbTqWjBgR/
www.instagram.com/p/DRvbTqWjBgR/
January 3, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Found what I think is his Instagram. This is a post where he's pictured with Aaron Guckian, one of three GOP candidates for governor.
www.instagram.com/p/DRvbTqWjBgR/
www.instagram.com/p/DRvbTqWjBgR/
Treasurer James Diossa (D) has previously indicated he'll seek reelection in 2026.
In 2022 the race for treasurer was the closest out of all five statewide offices. Diossa beat Republican James Lathrop by 9%.
In 2022 the race for treasurer was the closest out of all five statewide offices. Diossa beat Republican James Lathrop by 9%.
Micholas Anshon Credle (R) has opened up a campaign account to run for RI general treasurer next year.
January 3, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Treasurer James Diossa (D) has previously indicated he'll seek reelection in 2026.
In 2022 the race for treasurer was the closest out of all five statewide offices. Diossa beat Republican James Lathrop by 9%.
In 2022 the race for treasurer was the closest out of all five statewide offices. Diossa beat Republican James Lathrop by 9%.
Micholas Anshon Credle (R) has opened up a campaign account to run for RI general treasurer next year.
January 3, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Micholas Anshon Credle (R) has opened up a campaign account to run for RI general treasurer next year.
I can't edit because I don't pay for a checkmark, but change the "(R)" to an "(I)"
Allen Waters switched affiliations for this candidacy and I wasn't made aware until after posting this (His CF-1 had him listed as a Republican)
Allen Waters switched affiliations for this candidacy and I wasn't made aware until after posting this (His CF-1 had him listed as a Republican)
A recent social media post by Providence mayoral candidate Allen Waters (R) is drawing criticism from both fellow mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social (D) and RI GOP Vice Chair Niyoka Powell.
January 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I can't edit because I don't pay for a checkmark, but change the "(R)" to an "(I)"
Allen Waters switched affiliations for this candidacy and I wasn't made aware until after posting this (His CF-1 had him listed as a Republican)
Allen Waters switched affiliations for this candidacy and I wasn't made aware until after posting this (His CF-1 had him listed as a Republican)
INBOX: The @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social are back in session Tuesday.
January 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
INBOX: The @rihouseofreps.bsky.social and @risenate.bsky.social are back in session Tuesday.
A recent social media post by Providence mayoral candidate Allen Waters (R) is drawing criticism from both fellow mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social (D) and RI GOP Vice Chair Niyoka Powell.
December 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
A recent social media post by Providence mayoral candidate Allen Waters (R) is drawing criticism from both fellow mayoral candidate @davidmoralespvd.bsky.social (D) and RI GOP Vice Chair Niyoka Powell.
Justin Lake, vice chair of the RI Young Republicans, responds to @whitehouse.senate.gov’s
statement about the naming of Chas Calenda as interim US attorney for RI
(Lake is a former West Greenwich School Committee member.)
statement about the naming of Chas Calenda as interim US attorney for RI
(Lake is a former West Greenwich School Committee member.)
December 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Justin Lake, vice chair of the RI Young Republicans, responds to @whitehouse.senate.gov’s
statement about the naming of Chas Calenda as interim US attorney for RI
(Lake is a former West Greenwich School Committee member.)
statement about the naming of Chas Calenda as interim US attorney for RI
(Lake is a former West Greenwich School Committee member.)
From @reed.senate.gov - "Despite our good faith conversations with the Administration, they chose a partisan interim appointment. Rhode Islanders deserve a capable U.S. Attorney who can serve them long-term."
INBOX: @whitehouse.senate.gov
out with some harsh words about Chas Calenda, the new interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
The senator called Calenda a “MAGA stooge.”
More on Calenda’s appointment from my story yesterday ⤵️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
out with some harsh words about Chas Calenda, the new interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
The senator called Calenda a “MAGA stooge.”
More on Calenda’s appointment from my story yesterday ⤵️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
December 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
From @reed.senate.gov - "Despite our good faith conversations with the Administration, they chose a partisan interim appointment. Rhode Islanders deserve a capable U.S. Attorney who can serve them long-term."
"Blue slip" is referring to here is a tradition that the state's US senators also approve of the nominees for US Attorneys and District Court judges.
A spokesperson for @whitehouse.senate.gov also linked this article showing GOP senators still support it - punchbowl.news/article/sena...
A spokesperson for @whitehouse.senate.gov also linked this article showing GOP senators still support it - punchbowl.news/article/sena...
December 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"Blue slip" is referring to here is a tradition that the state's US senators also approve of the nominees for US Attorneys and District Court judges.
A spokesperson for @whitehouse.senate.gov also linked this article showing GOP senators still support it - punchbowl.news/article/sena...
A spokesperson for @whitehouse.senate.gov also linked this article showing GOP senators still support it - punchbowl.news/article/sena...
Asked Calenda if he had a response to the statement below by @whitehouse.senate.gov
Calenda said “No comment.”
Calenda said “No comment.”
INBOX: @whitehouse.senate.gov
out with some harsh words about Chas Calenda, the new interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
The senator called Calenda a “MAGA stooge.”
More on Calenda’s appointment from my story yesterday ⤵️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
out with some harsh words about Chas Calenda, the new interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
The senator called Calenda a “MAGA stooge.”
More on Calenda’s appointment from my story yesterday ⤵️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
December 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Asked Calenda if he had a response to the statement below by @whitehouse.senate.gov
Calenda said “No comment.”
Calenda said “No comment.”
INBOX: @whitehouse.senate.gov
out with some harsh words about Chas Calenda, the new interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
The senator called Calenda a “MAGA stooge.”
More on Calenda’s appointment from my story yesterday ⤵️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
out with some harsh words about Chas Calenda, the new interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
The senator called Calenda a “MAGA stooge.”
More on Calenda’s appointment from my story yesterday ⤵️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
December 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
INBOX: @whitehouse.senate.gov
out with some harsh words about Chas Calenda, the new interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
The senator called Calenda a “MAGA stooge.”
More on Calenda’s appointment from my story yesterday ⤵️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
out with some harsh words about Chas Calenda, the new interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
The senator called Calenda a “MAGA stooge.”
More on Calenda’s appointment from my story yesterday ⤵️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
NEW: Charles Calenda, the 2022 Republican nominee for R.I. attorney general and a now-former West Greenwich town councilor, has been named as the interim U.S. attorney of Rhode Island. @wpri12.bsky.social
Read more about what we know so far ⬇️
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Read more about what we know so far ⬇️
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December 28, 2025 at 12:05 AM
NEW: Charles Calenda, the 2022 Republican nominee for R.I. attorney general and a now-former West Greenwich town councilor, has been named as the interim U.S. attorney of Rhode Island. @wpri12.bsky.social
Read more about what we know so far ⬇️
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Read more about what we know so far ⬇️
www.wpri.com/news/politic...
Reposted by Ray Baccari Jr.
NEW: Chas Calenda, the 2022 Republican candidate for R.I. attorney general, has been appointed as the interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/chas-calenda-tapped-as-interim-us-attorney-of-rhode-island/
https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/chas-calenda-tapped-as-interim-us-attorney-of-rhode-island/
Chas Calenda tapped as interim US attorney of Rhode Island
Calenda told 12 News over the phone Saturday he was selected Tuesday by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
www.wpri.com
December 27, 2025 at 11:54 PM
NEW: Chas Calenda, the 2022 Republican candidate for R.I. attorney general, has been appointed as the interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/chas-calenda-tapped-as-interim-us-attorney-of-rhode-island/
https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/chas-calenda-tapped-as-interim-us-attorney-of-rhode-island/
Reposted by Ray Baccari Jr.
#ICYMI: You only have until Sunday to visit the Newport Creamery at Garden City Center in Cranston.
Newport Creamery marks last weekend at Garden City
If you want an Awful Awful, time is running out to do so at the Newport Creamery at Garden City Center in Cranston.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
#ICYMI: You only have until Sunday to visit the Newport Creamery at Garden City Center in Cranston.
And now TMZ is reporting on Maria Bucci's recent DUI arrest in East Greenwich
www.tmz.com/2025/12/24/r...
www.tmz.com/2025/12/24/r...
Rhode Island Politician Calls Cop a 'D**k' During Traffic Stop, Video Shows
A former Rhode Island mayoral candidate wasn't very diplomatic toward a cop during a recent traffic stop — calling the officer a "d--k" while dropping the ol', "Do you know who I am?" line.
www.tmz.com
December 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
And now TMZ is reporting on Maria Bucci's recent DUI arrest in East Greenwich
www.tmz.com/2025/12/24/r...
www.tmz.com/2025/12/24/r...
INBOX: The RI Young Republicans calls on gubernatorial candidate @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social
to donate a June 2025 $500 donation from Maria Bucci to MADD after the Cranston Democrat’s DUI arrest in East Greenwich last week.
to donate a June 2025 $500 donation from Maria Bucci to MADD after the Cranston Democrat’s DUI arrest in East Greenwich last week.
December 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
INBOX: The RI Young Republicans calls on gubernatorial candidate @helenabfoulkes.bsky.social
to donate a June 2025 $500 donation from Maria Bucci to MADD after the Cranston Democrat’s DUI arrest in East Greenwich last week.
to donate a June 2025 $500 donation from Maria Bucci to MADD after the Cranston Democrat’s DUI arrest in East Greenwich last week.
Reposted by Ray Baccari Jr.
Friends of 18-year-old MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, one of those killed in the shooting, told 12 News Saturday the freshman had aspirations of becoming a neurosurgeon.
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/full-of-joy-brown-university-shooting-victims-friends-mourn-his-death/
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/full-of-joy-brown-university-shooting-victims-friends-mourn-his-death/
‘Full of joy’: Friends of Brown University shooting victim mourn his death
Friends of MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, one of those killed in the shooting, told 12 News the freshman had aspirations of becoming a neurosurgeon.
www.wpri.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Friends of 18-year-old MukhammadAziz Umurzokov, one of those killed in the shooting, told 12 News Saturday the freshman had aspirations of becoming a neurosurgeon.
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/full-of-joy-brown-university-shooting-victims-friends-mourn-his-death/
https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/providence/full-of-joy-brown-university-shooting-victims-friends-mourn-his-death/