Frank T. Caprio

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In 2010, Caprio was the Democratic nominee for governor of Rhode Island in the general election. He ran on the platform of advancing small business. [14] After learning that President Barack Obama would not endorse him in the election, Caprio said that Obama could "take his endorsement and really shove it." [15] The Huffington Post suggested that Obama did not endorse Caprio out of respect for Lincoln Chafee, the Independent nominee who had endorsed Obama in 2008. [15]

2014 General Treasurer election

In May 2013, Caprio announced his intention to regain the Rhode Island General Treasurer's post in the 2014 election. [16] He lost in the Democratic primary to first-time candidate Seth Magaziner in a landslide, 80,378 votes (66.55%) to 40,402 (33.45%).

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Frank Caprio
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Caprio in 2009
29th General Treasurer of Rhode Island
In office
January 7, 2007 January 4, 2011
Political offices
Preceded by Treasurer of Rhode Island
2007–2011
Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Governor of Rhode Island
2010
Succeeded by