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Chafee unsure of staying with GOP after losing election
Boston.com/AP ^ | November 9, 2006 | Michelle R. Smith

Posted on 11/09/2006 2:45:59 PM PST by youthgonewild

PROVIDENCE, R.I. --Two days after losing a bid for a second term in an election seen as a referendum on President Bush and the Republican Party, Sen. Lincoln Chafee said he was unsure whether he'd remain a Republican.

"I haven't made any decisions. I just haven't even thought about where my place is," Chafee said at a news conference when asked whether he would stick with the Republican Party or switch to be an independent or Democrat.

When asked if his comments meant he thought he might not belong in the Republican Party, he replied: "That's fair."

Chafee, 53, is the most liberal Republican in the Senate and was the sole Senate Republican to vote against the war in Iraq. That was not enough to save his seat against the winner, Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse, who shared many of Chafee's views but was a member of the dominant party in a state where Democrats far outnumber Republicans.

When asked whether he felt that his loss may have helped the country by switching control of power in Congress, he replied: "To be honest, yes."

(Excerpt) Read more at boston.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Rhode Island
KEYWORDS: 2006; airhead; likewecare; lincolnchafee; rhodeisland; rinotodino; senate; traitor; whocares
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To: MrRights
Did they have any options?

As a matter of fact there was a good choice. The Mayor of Cranston RI ran agains missing linc, in the primaries. My dad still lieves in RIm and said this guy did a terrific job restraining spending and standing up to the public employee's unions in the city. The RNC threw support and bucks to Chaffee and he eeked out a win. Too bad the other guy was unlike missing linc a republican.

61 posted on 11/09/2006 2:55:38 PM PST by Leto
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To: MNJohnnie
Rememebr Jackie Gleason in the Honeymooners?..."To the moon, Alice..to the moon..."
62 posted on 11/09/2006 2:55:44 PM PST by ken5050
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To: youthgonewild

Well, well...I'd say this guy is definitely what we call a R.I.N.O...who cares if he changes his party...he's out for now and hopefully will stay out. He's kinda like the dem party...what's the difference in the rat party and the commie party...THE NAME ONLY...


63 posted on 11/09/2006 2:56:29 PM PST by shield (A wise man's heart is at his RIGHT hand; but a fool's heart at his LEFT. Ecc 10:2)
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To: youthgonewild
Lincoln, please don't leave --- at least until I've had a chance to put a footprint on your butt on the way out.
64 posted on 11/09/2006 2:56:59 PM PST by KarlInOhio (Hey Kerry, What part of showing heels and ass is a winning strategy in Iraq?)
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To: youthgonewild

Chafee should be stripped of his committee assignments so Bush can get Bolton confirmed.


65 posted on 11/09/2006 2:58:00 PM PST by Argus (Silver Lining in the Democrat Takeover Top Ten List #6: The gay weddings will be fabulous.)
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To: youthgonewild

Please don't Lincoln. Go with your heart join the Commies.


66 posted on 11/09/2006 2:58:07 PM PST by justshutupandtakeit (If you believe ANYTHING in the Treason Media you are a fool.)
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To: youthgonewild

FR to Chafee: AMF


67 posted on 11/09/2006 2:58:38 PM PST by Pilsner
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To: youthgonewild
The guy is mentally lost..............

And the funny thing is...I've heard him say some spot on things.

Good riddance........

68 posted on 11/09/2006 2:58:49 PM PST by Osage Orange (The old/liberal/socialist media is the most ruthless and destructive enemy of this country.)
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To: youthgonewild
Why does anyone think this matters? Chafee is yesterday's news and no Democrat will step aside to give a place to a has-been.
69 posted on 11/09/2006 2:58:57 PM PST by colorado tanker
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To: youthgonewild
If Chafee had won, he would have become one of the most powerful Senators, akin to Jeffords, becuase he would give control of the Senate to Republicans, but threaten to jump at any time.

-PJ

70 posted on 11/09/2006 2:59:14 PM PST by Political Junkie Too (It's still not safe to vote Democrat.)
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To: youthgonewild

The feeling is mutual, Lincoln. Goodbye and don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.


71 posted on 11/09/2006 2:59:34 PM PST by DesScorp
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To: youthgonewild
I haven't made any decisions. I just haven't even thought about where my place is," Chafee said"

Hey Linc....found a nice spot just for you.

72 posted on 11/09/2006 2:59:40 PM PST by tflabo (Take authority that's ours)
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To: youthgonewild
"I haven't made any decisions. I just haven't even thought about where my place is," Chafee said

Why would Chafee start making thoughtful decisions now?

73 posted on 11/09/2006 2:59:46 PM PST by Stultis
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To: justshutupandtakeit

What an ego. The 'friggin loser thinks he has some relevant role to play. Yer out of office, moron.


74 posted on 11/09/2006 2:59:47 PM PST by Swanks
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To: youthgonewild

So if he lost, who the f*** cares who he's with?


75 posted on 11/09/2006 2:59:52 PM PST by Lazamataz (Thats the spirit.)
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To: youthgonewild

Does it really matter?


76 posted on 11/09/2006 3:00:11 PM PST by truthkeeper (It's the borders, stupid.)
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To: youthgonewild

I like this better:

CHAFEE UNSURE OF STAYING IN THE UNITED STATES AFTER LOSING ELECTION


77 posted on 11/09/2006 3:00:20 PM PST by doug from upland
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To: colorado tanker

"Why does anyone think this matters?"

Common foe. Keeps us from beating each other up, lol.


78 posted on 11/09/2006 3:00:32 PM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: youthgonewild

Chafee Go eat some fruit with Jim Webb.


79 posted on 11/09/2006 3:00:51 PM PST by Echo Talon
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To: Non-Sequitur
If Chafee had lost the GOP primary and then pulled a Lieberman and run as an independent is there anyone who doesn't think he'd be the Senator in January?

Nope. The Dem just would of won by a larger margin as Chaffe and Laffe split the non Democrat vote. However, if they had run Laffe. Does anyone doubt the Republican turnout been boosted beyond it's pathetic 20% showing?

80 posted on 11/09/2006 3:01:01 PM PST by MNJohnnie (The Democrat Party: Hard on Taxpayers, Soft on Terrorism!)
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