The Carpetbagger Report: Friday’s political round-up

Posted 11:59 am

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items that wouldn’t generate a post of their own, but may be of interest to political observers:

* The ever-changing Dem field in the Rhode Island Senate race took another turn yesterday when former state attorney general and U.S. Attorney Sheldon Whitehouse (D) advised close family and friends earlier this week that he has decided to run. A formal announcement by the 49-year-old Whitehouse is expected Monday.