Lincoln Chafee,
former Independent governor who was elected governor as an independent but joined the Democratic Party while in office in Rhode Island (2011-15) and Republican senator (1999-2007) is now considering
running for president as a Democrat. Hell, why not.
The 62-year old former U.S. Senator and governor said in an interview that he wants to give Democratic voters a choice for president. "The Republicans have lots of choices, I feel that Democratic voters deserve choices too.’"
Chafee said the launch of his exploratory committee will be made via videos posted on his website, Chafee2016.com
"Throughout my career, I exercised good judgment on a wide range of high-pressure decisions, decisions that require level-headedness and careful foresight," said Chafee. "Often these decisions came in the face of political adversity. During the next weeks and months I look forward to sharing with you my thoughts about the future of our great country."
He says, "I’m not naïve about the task ahead of me." That task apparently includes letting people know he actually still exists.
But, hey, people are noticing now! It's not a very auspicious campaign launch, though. But maybe it'll be a great
start to his book tour.
