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Rhode Island Democrat looks to parlay high-profile connections towards a seat in Congress

JL;DR SUMMARY Gabe Amo, a newcomer in Rhode Island politics and former Biden White House aide, has entered the race to fill the congressional seat vacated by Rep. David Cicilline. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Biden AdministrationU.S. Israel RelationsDemocratic PartyCongressRhode IslandElection 2023Gabe AmoDavid Cicilline

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Rhode Island, United States
"A special election for an open congressional district in an odd year means local elected officials can run for Congress while holding onto their current positions a once-in-a-generation political opportunity."
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
"said Adam Myers, an associate professor of political science at Providence College."
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
"Amo, 35, grew up in working-class Pawtucket and has worked in politics both in Rhode Island and Washington his whole career."
Chicago, Illinois, United States
"This week, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot hosted Amo for a fundraiser in Chicago, a notable show of support in a race where there have been few national and even local endorsements."
Israel
"We should speak with one voice and and support the president and the administration as they lead our engagement in the region, Amo said, when asked what role he thinks Congress should play with respect to the U.S.-Israel relationship."

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