Sep 022010
They call his move “politcal”
I especially liked these comments which echo my sentiments.
General Treasurer Caprio’s effort to kill the proposed the Rhode Island Economic Development Corp.’s deal before it even gets final approval, caused Republican candidate John Robitaille to say, “He is basically saying to our EDC board, which is comprised of the best and brightest and most successful business people in this state, that he doesn’t trust them. I think that sends a horrible message and will hurt economic development in this state going forward.”
Fellow Republican Victor Moffitt said Caprio overstepped his bounds.
“As General Treasurer he should stay out of financial issues. I believe he’s doing this just for grandstanding,” he said.
Moderate Party candidate Ken Block agreed.
“At this point, I consider this a nasty political stunt — to insert oneself and go right to the rating agency and try to affect their behavior. I significantly question the wisdom of that and I question the propriety of that, for sure,” Block said.
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