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June 6, 2006

McCain to visit R.I. for Chafee campaign

U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee's campaign announced today that Arizona Senator John McCain will appear at a picnic fundraiser next weekend at Chafee's home in Exeter.

McCain, who stumped for Chafee in 2000, and is often mentioned as a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2008, praised Chafee in a statement released yesterday.

"Senator Chafee is one of the most fiscally responsible members of the U.S. Senate," said McCain.

Said Chafee, "I am so excited that John McCain has agreed to come to Rhode Island on my behalf. He is respected for his integrity, his candor, and his forward-looking positions on the economy and the environment. We both have a reputation for independence and shared commitment to return fiscal responsibility to Washington."

The picnic is scheduled for Saturday, June 17.

Chafee faces challenger Stephen P. Laffey in the Republican primary later this fall.

-- Journal staff writer Scott MacKay

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 4:25 PM | Permalink

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