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Rhode Island’s gubernatorial race turned fiery as Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes clashed head-to-head in their first debate, trading sharp jabs over the opioid crisis, the Washington Bridge, truck tolls, and housing. McKee attacked Foulkes’ CVS tenure for its role in the opioid epidemic, demanding an apology — she countered by calling him “crazy” and defending her actions. Foulkes zeroed in on McKee’s bridge timeline and bidding process, while he stood firm on safety. On truck tolls, McKee pushed to reinstate them, accusing Foulkes of being unprepared — she called his plan a lie and demanded exemptions for local businesses. Their housing visions also diverged: Foulkes proposed 20,000 new homes funded by a millionaire’s tax; McKee offered a $120 million bond to fix budget gaps instead.

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