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Are we talking about the same RI? Rhode Island is certainly loyal to the Democratic Party, but it is far from liberal. Chafee is trying to run the state as a liberal and is being crucified for it. When he runs in the Democratic primary he's going to get a challenge from the right via Gina Raimondo, our treasurer.

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Are we talking about the same RI? Rhode Island is certainly loyal to the Democratic Party, but it is far from liberal. Chafee is trying to run the state as a liberal and is being crucified for it. When he runs in the Democratic primary he's going to get a challenge from the right via Gina Raimondo, our treasurer.

Yes. I understand all that. And I know RI has had many successful Republican Governors. And I know how unpopular Chafee is. All I'm saying is that under the specific Rhode Island circumstances of 2014, it is unlikely that a Republican will become Governor. Most likely, Chafee will lose the Democratic primary to Raimondo, who will win the election.

I agree that if Raimondo enters the primary she will win and will go on to win the general election. If that's the case, I'm not sure who I will vote for in the gubernatorial race.