The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is hosting a pancake breakfast on Thursday, October 3, 2024, to discuss the 2024 race in Rhode Island.

The event, titled “Politics & Pancakes”, will feature a briefing and discussion of new polling released by the Pell Center at Salve Regina University.

The center is part of a collaboration between the Newport Chamber of Commerce and Salve Regina University’s The Pell Center.

Attendees will also discuss the latest national polling regarding the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The event will also include a discussion of the fight for control of the House and Senate.

A full buffet breakfast of pancakes will be served to guests.

The event is not free. Members pay $50, and non-members pay $60. Those interested in attending can reserve tickets by clicking here or emailing Kate@newportchamber.com.

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