A Bridge Too Far: McKee's Downfall and the Rise of Foulkes The electoral landscape has been transformed by a seismic shift in Rhode Island that may have far reaching implications for incumbents across the country.
Governor Dan McKee's primary loss to businesswoman Helena Foulkes marks a turning point in the nation's current wave of anti incumbent fervor.
McKee's downfall was largely self inflicted, resulting from his handling of the Washington Bridge closure. Engineers had flagged major structural problems that could have led to a catastrophic collapse.