5/8/2026: GOP Chair Meyers; reporters roundtable

from Newsmakers | WPRI 12 News · host Lee Dooley

This week on Newsmakers: R.I. Republican Party Chair Allyn Meyers discusses Joe Shekarchi's resignation as House speaker to pursue a Supreme Court appointment, the outlook for the 2026 elections, President Trump and more; then, a reporters' roundtable on Shekarchi's decision and the new House leadership team of House Speaker Chris Blazejewski and Majority Leader Katherine Kazarian.

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The new state Republican chairman on the 2026 elections and more; plus breaking down the House speakership transition.

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