Sole GOP Candidate Drops Out in Rhode Island

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The only Republican candidate running in the 2010 Rhode Island governor's race has dropped out, the Providence Journal reports.

Riordan Smith (R) had filed for the race less than two months ago, but cited his lack of competitiveness as the reason why he was ending his candidacy. This leaves Republican-turned-Independent Lincoln Chafee in the race, along with General Treasurer Frank Caprio and Attorney General Patrick Lynch, both Democrats.

Republicans are hoping that former Cranston mayor Steve Laffey (R) will throw his hat in the ring, although no decision has been made yet. The candidates are running to replace term-limited Gov. Don Carcieri (R).

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2009/12/13/sole_gop_candidate_drops_out_in_rhode_island.html

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1. there are Republicans in Rhode Island?

I figured they were about as common as white liberals in Texas...