Sorry about the short nature of this diary - I would like to comment further on the larger political ramifications of this endorsement right now, but I just wanted to get this up as quickly as possible. I can't believe no one has posted this yet.......
Former Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee is endorsing Democratic Senator Barack Obama for President.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/...
The Rhode Islander told The Associated Press he is endorsing Obama in a conference call Thursday. Chafee left the Republican Party last year and became an independent.
Rhode Island holds its primary March 4.
On top of helping Barack in the RI primary, this will undoubtedly blunt whatever positive affect Joe Lie-Bear-Man's endorsement of St. McCain has in the general. Having a Republican (albeit a former republican) Senator stump for Obama during the general election campaign will really be of great help with independent and moderate voters.