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Pelino vs Guckian Battle for RI Governor | Providence News
Rhode Island Republicans Elaine Pelino and Aaron Guckian clashed in a fiery debate over healthcare, housing, and state spending—both vying for the GOP governor’s nod despite zero prior elected experience. Guckian, a banker, wants to slash the budget by 10% to save $1 billion, while Pelino, a former actress, pushes to eliminate the sales tax to lure shoppers home. On housing, Guckian backs modular “veterans villages,” but Pelino’s plan to end sanctuary status and partner with ICE to clear undocumented residents drew sharp criticism from Guckian as “Gestapo state.” Despite Guckian’s GOP…
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