Lincoln Chafee forms 2016 exploratory committee to run as a Democrat

Lincoln Chafee
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In a surprise move, former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee on Thursday revealed he is considering a 2016 presidential bid as a Democrat.

"The Republicans have lots of choices. I feel that Democratic voters deserve choices too," Chafee said in an interview with Rhode Island Public Radio.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.