Hometown Divide: Why Cumberland’s Mayor Backed Helena Foulkes Over Dan McKee

Hometown Divide: Why Cumberland’s Mayor Backed Helena Foulkes Over Dan McKee

July 9, 2026 · 21 min

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Cumberland Mayor Jeff Mutter discusses his endorsement of Helena Foulkes over Dan McKee and the political implications for Rhode Island.

Cumberland Mayor Jeff Mutter joins the show to break down his high-stakes decision to endorse Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Governor. In a candid conversation, Mutter explains why he bypassed current Governor—and former Cumberland Mayor—Dan McKee, pulling back the curtain on the shifting political dynamics in Rhode Island and what this means for the future of the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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