WH: Obama didn't endorse R.I. Dem 'out of respect' for Chafee - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room:
President Obama declined to endorse a candidate in the Rhode Island governor's race out of 'respect' for independent candidate Lincoln Chafee, the White House acknowledged Monday.
Democratic nominee Frank Caprio lashed out at Obama after he found out the president would not be endorsing him during his visit to the Ocean State on Monday, telling the president to 'shove it.'
I remember how the right-wing attack dogs savaged Chafee, the rarest of the rare, a moderate Republican. Caprio's not exactly being classy about Obama's loyalty to Chafee here. I don't know anything about Caprio or the GOP candidate in that election, but have to admit I'm pulling for Chafee now.