Chafee to unveil presidential run, puzzling longtime allies
By The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee is ready to formally open his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, setting off on a quixotic political quest that has left even some of his closest allies scratching their heads.
Chafee is a former Republican turned independent who joined the Democratic Party two years ago.
His formal announcement is set for Wednesday. He surprised many when he announced in April plans to explore a presidential run.
Since then, he’s made little effort to set up a competitive campaign operation, beyond a few visits and calls to activists in early-voting states.
While his primary competitors travel the country raising money and wooing supporters, longtime Chafee strategists and donors say they know little about his intentions- or even his rationale for running.
ABC6 News anchors John Deluca and Mike LaCrosse will be in Virginia and will have live coverage of the announcement beginning at 5 p.m.
(C) The Associated Press 2015
