Mission impossible? Young progressive takes on Jack Reed in Democratic primary

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: August 26, 2026

Words: 2,555

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The woman still in her pajamas sized up the man in a black jacket and blue jeans holding a clipboard at her door in Providence’s Smith Hill one rainy Saturday in May. He had just told her he’s running for U.S. Senate.

As Connor Burbridge outlined a platform of taxing billionaires and support for universal healthcare, she cut him off with one question.

“Who are you kicking out?”

“It would be …

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