Sullivan to be RI director for Obama

UPDATE: Here's the official word:

PROVIDENCE– The Obama Campaign today announced Ray Sullivan will serve as Senator Obama’s Rhode Island State Director. Sullivan will work with Senator Obama’s grassroots supporters on the ground and reach out to Rhode Island voters about Obama’s commitment to changing politics in Washington, D.C. 

“Rhode Islanders are ready for real change in Washington, D.C., not more of the same petty politics of the past,” Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe said. “We look forward to organizing our grassroots supporters in Rhode Island as we build Senator Obama’s campaign to turn the page on Bush’s failed policies so we can tackle the tough challenges Rhode Islanders face.” 

A two-term member of the Rhode Island General Assembly, Ray Sullivan has served as the communications director for the Rhode Island Democratic Party since May of 2007. Sullivan has also served as project coordinator for the Providence Community Health Centers, director of legislative and government affairs for Lieutenant Governor Charles Fogarty, communications director for the York for Governor Campaign and press secretary for the Rhode Island Secretary of State.

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Developing . . .  

State Representative Ray Sullivan (D-Coventry) is getting the nod as Rhode Island director for Barack Obama's campaign.

More details as they become available.