The Bridge to Nowhere: A Cautionary Tale in Rhode Island's Democratic Primary Rhode Island's Democratic governor Dan McKee has been toppled by Helena Foulkes, a former executive with CVS, in a primary election that will likely send shockwaves through the corridors of power in Providence.
The irony is palpable – McKee lost to voter frustration over a bridge.
This was not simply a case of an incumbent being challenged by a newcomer; it was a referendum on the competence and accountability of those in power.