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The Boston Globe
McKee's response to ex-speaker as high court finalist
Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Richard Licht ruled that former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi can pursue a Supreme Court appointment without waiting out the state's one-year "revolving door" ban, as the high court is a constitutional office exempt from the rule. The Judicial Nominating Commission is conducting interviews for the vacant Supreme Court seat, with Shekarchi and four others among the candidates. If nominated and confirmed, Shekarchi's appointment could influence ongoing political debates, including Governor Dan McKee's decisions amid a Democratic primary.
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