Democratic nominee for mayor David Morales looks to wrestle Providence in a new direction

Tim YeanManaging Editor (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – David Morales can make many comparisons between being a wrestler and a politician, namely being responsive to fans, and perhaps as mayor, to whole constituencies. After his September primary victory, he now looks to win by pin in Nov. 3’s upcoming election for mayor of Providence.Morales, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, faces Republican Dave Talan, who shares many policy agreements with current Providence mayor Brett Smiley.Morales, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated the incumbent Smiley in Sept. 9’s primary election, earning 52% of the vote. Despite the two being in the same party, Smiley did not endorse Morales, citing vast differences in their political stances.David Morales on Anchor TV Interviews. (screenshot via Anchor TV YouTube, watch here!)“I pay no mind to any of the rhetoric that we might hear from Brett Smiley in relation to not endorsing,” Morales told Anchor TV Interviews.

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