The Republicans put forth an impressive effort in
Rhode Island, according to The Washington
Post. Would seem to bode well for them in November.
As someone who grew up in Rhode Island (with a
lot of family still there), I think there is no way in hell that
Laffey was going to win there. As much as Chafee triggers my gag
reflex, there is something to be said for making the strategic
choice in this situation. Retaining the majority in the current
unstable, insecure atmosphere of terror and war is important.
Unless Chafee wins and then fails to vote for the GOP caucus
nominee for Majority Leader. Then you can throw what I wrote above
out the window.