. >> patrick lynch is running as a democrat. he is currently serving as the rhode island attorney general and was sworn into that position in 2003. >> good evening and thank you channel 12 and those that are assembled. i am running for governor because i believe that our government has to fundamentally change the way it is doing business. i was probably about public service is a good thing and to stand up for people. i have done that for eight years as attorney general, hold people accountable and fighting for what is best in the state. we need to move and have a line item veto available and move toward by annual budgeting and have a constitutional convention, change the way our government works or fails to work for you. >> during q. mr. moffett is running as a republican and works as a tax accountant and is a former state rep. >> thank you. the idea for the opportunity to talk to the people of rhode island to die. i love rhode island and that is why i am running for office. i make common-sense guy with common-sense solutions. i