PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — On Tuesday night, 12 News hosted a live debate between the four Democratic primary candidates for Rhode Island attorney general.
It was an opportunity for those candidates — former R.I. Cannabis Control Commission Chair Kim Ahern, former Assistant Attorney General Keith Hoffmann, Barrington state Rep. Jason Knight and Warwick state Rep. Joe Solomon Jr. — to essentially introduce themselves to voters, as none of them have statewide name recognition ahead of the Sept. 9 primary.
Moderators Tim White and Ted Nesi asked them questions on a variety of topics, from their experience as prosecutors to hot-button issues like Flock cameras, health care, and the state’s assault weapons ban…