If President Obama wants Republicans in his cabinet--how about Linc Chafee?

[book_worm]

who endorsed him and was more liberal than some democrats on many issues.

[catgirl]

1. Yes!

He would be a fine choice.

[elleng]

2. I like him.

Pres needs folks with skills, etc., to contribute.

[nam78_two]

3. I like Chafee-pretty much the only Rep I can say that about

Well Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe are ok for Repukes I suppose...better than frikking Lieberman at any rate.

[iceman66]

4. Not a bad idea!

[kwolf68]

5. Damn right

Lincoln is awesome. If Repukkes were all like him, we could really move our country forward. I wish Chaffee's wing would take over the Repukke party, which would be great...it would probably move the Dems a bit further to the left and would marginalize the far right as the fascists they are.

Trouble is, the people who ARE like Chaffee are now Democrats.

[Agent William]

6. I'm OK with that...

As republicans go he was pretty decent. But since I'm not from RI I have no idea about Chafee as far as views are concerned. I think this would be a great bi-partisan move...the only one we need in fact.

[Canuckistanian]

7. Chafee is a rare breed - a Rockefeller Republican

We should keep him for breeding stock.

[bdamomma]

8. that is a good idea.

maybe we could suggest it?

A position was going to be given to Dick Lugar but he said thanks but no thanks, out with the old and in with the new.

[Captain Hilts]

9. Chafee is a total lazy ass. No. nt

[Hieronymus]

10. He's on Rachel.

[NEDem]

11. He's one of the good ones

[Life Long Dem]

12. First let Obama determine who he wants to hire

That's why he's there and we all put him there for that reason.

[Hippo_Tron]

13. Unfortunately it isn't seen as totally bipartisan when you pick a RINO

Richard Clarke should play a key role in an Obama Administration IMO.

[slampoet]

14. Chafee was absoulutly SPINELESS in commitee blocks of Bolton and other Bush Nominees.

He could have blocked the last two Supremes and didn't.

[wanpete]

15. great idea...I think he would be wonderful in a variety of positions.

[Honeycombe8]

16. Chafee is an Independent. But he told Cheney where to get off! I love the guy! nt