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'The Best And Worst Of Politics': Two-Time Mayor, Felon 'Buddy' Cianci Dies

Vincent A. "Buddy" Cianci in front of Providence City Hall in 2002, headed to the federal courthouse after being indicted on bribery and extortion charges. Cianci died Thursday at 74. Stew Milne/AP hide caption

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'The Best And Worst Of Politics': Two-Time Mayor, Felon 'Buddy' Cianci Dies

He was once America's longest-serving mayor. He led Providence, R.I., through a renaissance, but his terms in office — and personal life — were marred by corruption and scandal. He was 74.

Colorful Politician Buddy Cianci Wants To Be Providence Mayor...Again

Former Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci speaks with reporters moments after announcing he will again run for mayor. Cianci, who made the announcement June 24 on WPRO-AM, was mayor for 21 years - longer than anyone else. Steven Senne/AP hide caption

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Colorful Politician Buddy Cianci Wants To Be Providence Mayor...Again

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The long-serving mayor of Rhode Island's capital city spent more than four years in prison on felony corruption charges and was forced to resign — twice. And now he's running again for mayor.

Colorful Politician Buddy Cianci Wants To Be Providence Mayor...Again

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