FOXNews.com: Independent Rhode Island Gov. Chafee, a former Republican, joining Democrats

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Independent Rhode Island Gov. Chafee, a former Republican, joining Democrats May 29th 2013, 16:57 Published May 29, 2013 Associated Press Independent Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is joining the Democratic Party ahead of his bid for a second term. The former Republican U.S. senator left the GOP in 2007 and was elected as the nation's only independent governor in 2010. Two Democratic sources say Chafee plans to change his party registration to join the party. Chafee has been saying for months that he was thinking about the switch, noting that he shares many positions with Democrats and that joining the party will help with fundraising. He is a supporter of President Barack Obama and spoke at last year's Democratic National Convention. The move further complicates next year's Democratic primary and sets up the possibility of a three-way matchup with Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Treasurer Gina Raimondo.

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