Rhode Island governor projected to lose Democratic primary to former CVS executive
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years.
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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years.
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