I read when Chafee got in, any potential major GOP candidates withdrew. Trillo’s name was mentioned on one website (Politico), but elsewhere, his name isn’t listed, nor are any Republicans listed. I heard that Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian was one possible candidate, but still no movement (but I’ve read he’s a RINO and since he hails from Chafee’s hometown, he might very well endorse the Missing Linc). Gov. Carcieri, whom I have respect for as a fairly Conservative Republican, is going to have a black eye if he can’t recruit a credible candidate to succeed him. Perhaps getting someone from the private sector with money to spare (like he was) is a potential solution.
“Perhaps getting someone from the private sector” ... That’s the problem, there’s no private sector left in RI. I really won’t hold it against him if he can’t pull somebody in to run 2010, this state is really circling the bowl.. I live in Warwick, I doubt Avedesian would run but I also doubt very much that he would back Chafee if there is a Republican in the race. In my opinion Avedesian is a RINO and that’s one of the reasons I’d prefer he doesn’t run, I don’t consider him to be a fiscal conservative and he’s also openly gay (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Honestly, if it came down to it I would vote Dem in a three way race just to make sure Chafee bites it.. I can’t think of too many people I have less respect for than Linc he truly is bottom shelf all the way.