Lincoln Chafee is planning his first fundraiser, and the guest list includes both Democrats and Republicans.  This isn't surprising, since the Chafee family was associated with the Republican Party for so long, and many of Lincoln Chafee's positions are similar to those of Democrats.  The list of backers include Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, former Secretary of State Susan Farmer, former city councilman Malcolm Farmer, and Anne Nolan from Crossroads.  One other backer is Democratic State Representative Chris Fierro, which didn't sit well with Democratic Party executive director Tim Grilo, who had this to say:


"I wasn't surprised to see that Rep. Fierro was sitting alone when he announced his decision to support former Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee. I would have advised Rep. Fierro to have considered Senator Chafee's record before so hastily and haphazardly announcing support for a candidate, who for so long embraced the ideals of the Republican Party, but who has suddenly labeled himself an 'independent' because he finds it politically expedient.

"If Chris had a little more gravitas and experience I believe he would have ultimately made a better and more well-informed decision,'' 


     Before I offer my critique, I would just like to say that I will not be voting for Lincoln Chafee under any circumstances.  If he were running unopposed, I would write in the name of George H.W. Bush, rather than give him a vote.  With that said, I give Chris Fierro credit for announcing his support for Lincoln Chafee.  Despite the fact that he is a first term representative, I doubt he made the decision without giving it a great deal of thought.

     As for Tim Grilo, I would like to thank him for a good laugh.  I loved the part where he said that Chafee, "embraced the ideals of the Republican Party."   Really?  Is that why the Club for Growth supported Steve Laffey over Lincoln Chafee?  If you were to look at his record without knowing who it belonged to, you would think you were looking at a Democrat.  Try again Tim.