And so the cycle is complete.
Gov. Lincoln Chafee isn’t running for a second term, he said Wednesday in an announcement that surprised his political opponents and closest advisers alike and takes him out of what was expected to be a fierce primary in his new Democratic Party.
The governor, who became a Democrat in May, has struggled with poor approval ratings and is a reluctant fundraiser, who faced a strong field of challengers in next year’s race.
From Republican Senator to ‘Independent’ governor to Democratic has-been. Have a nice life, Chafee.
Moe Lane
PS: Alas, this does not make it easier for the Republican candidate to win. It does apparently set up a Battle Royale in the Democratic primary, so there’s that at least.
Unless the RI republican is to the left of a Mass republican, that republican won’t win in vo dilun. The less said about legacy chafee the better.
True, True. Please tell me you guys aren’t seriously considering voting for Brown. NH can and has done better.