I know. R.I. is very Blue, and we're probably stcuk with Chafee for a long time. But the other Republicans and the Whitehouse can withhold favors from RINO Chafee and R.I.!
"I know. R.I. is very Blue"
Rhode Island is a classic "People's Republic"; I know this from experience. RI does occasionally elect Republicans, but they are of the squishy "purple" variety. Classic RINOs (like Linc's dad, the legendary John Chaffee). Conservatives couldn't get elected animal control officer in Rhode Island.
The closing of the Groton, CT Sub Base could be influential in RI, as it is very close to the border. The closing of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine is also likely to influence the Maine RINOs. At least that is how I see it. Those facilities can still be saved, as the decisions are not final.