Rhode Island has a pro-life Republican governor, a pro-life Democratic Congressman, and of course Laffey himself managed to get elected Mayor in a town which supported Kerry 58-41. To vote for Chafee in a Primary because you're afraid a conservative MIGHT lose, when Chafee is a Democrat in every way that matters (I personally think he'd pull a Jeffords if it would make the difference) is silly and defeatist.
I really want you to be specific here. What do you think is the probablilty Chafee would win the General Election if he won the Primary, and what do you think is the probability Laffey would win the General Election if he won the Primary?
Everyone I know plans to vote against the cur in the primary and again in the general, if necessary.
Chafee has to go!