Chafee stumps for Obama in Florida

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Sep 2, 2008 8:40:02 AM

Former Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island will be stumping around Florida for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama over the next two days.

The GOP moderate who voted aganst the Iraq war and left the party following his 2006 re-election defeat is scheduled to be in Fort Myers, Sarasota and St. Petersburg today, and the Villages and Orlando on Wednesday.

"This election is about unifying the American people no matter what party they identify with, and Sen. Chafee represents one of many Republicans and independents that support Sen. Obama and believe he is the best candidate to bring this country the change it needs," Obama Florida director Steve Schale said in a statement.

Here's the info. for the Central Florida stops:

- 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Orlando City Hall Steps, 400 S. Orange Ave.

- 2:15 p.m. Wednesday: Bourbon Street Restaurant, 1101 Main St., The Villages, FL


http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2008/09/chafee-stumps-f.html

[ThatsMyBarack]

1. Another convert for Obama?

Sounds terrific! :patriot:

[Jennicut]

2. Good for him! I always knew he was a good guy.

[Captain Hilts]

3. A "good guy" would have switched to the Dems while IN the senate.

He'd probably still have his seat also.

He's gaming for an appointment.

[spartan61]

4. The very fact that Chaffee is coming to The Villages is

a big deal. I don't think I have ever seen someone who is supporting a Democrat there because it is big time Repuke Hell.

[bigtree]

5. thanks for the insight

:kick:

[Alter Ego]

6. Good ol' Linc Chafee.

He's all right.

[galaxy21]

7. I was reading his profile on wiki

I'm not actually sure what made the guy a republican in the first place(pro gun control, pro choice, pro enviromental, pro gay rights). He's more democrat than most democrats. He even voted against Iraq.

I have to assume he's a fiscal conservative, and very liberal on everything else.