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Robbins

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3. But he's not republican anymore

Reply to ck4829 (Reply #2)

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 03:33 PM

Sep 2013

In 2007 he became independent and earlier this year became a democrat.

He endorsed Obama as independent both times.

He was only republican In senate to vote against going to war In Iraq

while he opposed fillerbuster he actully voted against confirming alito to SC.

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R.I. Gov. Chafee will not seek re-election [View all] Freddie Stubbs Sep 2013 OP

Taveras 2014 Earth495 Sep 2013 #1

One of the last sane Republicans (if he considers himself having an R card), I wish him the best ck4829 Sep 2013 #2

But he's not republican anymore Robbins Sep 2013 #3

His sanity should be rewarded. cyclezealot Sep 2013 #8

It's really a shame. Chafee's a genuinely good guy. Arkana Sep 2013 #4

'But the governor said elleng Sep 2013 #5

It's a shame, I have always liked him. Marrah_G Sep 2013 #6

Better governor than politician ninjanurse Sep 2013 #7

Sorry to hear this. Dawson Leery Sep 2013 #9