From Providence Journal: ...As for the GOP primary, with such a small universe of voters participating (the all-time record was 45,000, in 1994, when Lincoln Almond beat Ronald Machtley for the gubernatorial nomination), the infusion of even 10,000 independent voters could have a dramatic effect.
Still, it's not at all clear that the 14,500 disaffiliated Democrats represent Chafee supporters. Some of them, rather than just wanting to help Mr. Chafee, may in fact have given up on their party. Some may simply want to keep their options open about which primary to vote in. Some may even be loyal Democrats who intend to vote in the primary for Mr. Laffey, on the theory that it would be easier in the general election for the Democratic nominee to beat him than Mr. Chafee. There are Machiavellians everywhere!... [more]
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