Chafee says he will vote against Alito

[Swing low, sweet chariot. Comin' for to carry me home.]

Not gonna happen anymore, with 56 or whatever announced aye votes and over half a dozen announced nay, but won't filibuster votes (including Chafee's own).

Don't be a confirmation BUZZ killer!

[AuH2O]

Laffey for Senate.

[A18]

Laffey for Senate.

Why? He is voting for cloture, and his vote won't make a difference anyway.

[AuH2O]

Because it's wrong to vote against Alito. We don't need Chafee. The Senate is structurally favorable to the GOP... it's essentially impossible for Democrats to retake and hold it.

The Senate GOP has sucked and Chafee is part of the problem.

[nclib]

I'm pleased to hear this. If the RI-GOP is smart, they'll nominate Chafee anyway. On the other hand, it does help Chafee in the general election.

[opebo]

Because it's wrong to vote against Alito. We don't need Chafee. The Senate is structurally favorable to the GOP... it's essentially impossible for Democrats to retake and hold it.

The Senate GOP has sucked and Chafee is part of the problem.

Could you make a map of what you think a Senate would look like if the States voted along the 'structural' lines of which you spoke?  I attempted to do so, and came up with this (gray being one of each party).  I'm not agreeing with your thesis, I just find it interesting.

[HardRCafé]

Because it's wrong to vote against Alito. We don't need Chafee. The Senate is structurally favorable to the GOP... it's essentially impossible for Democrats to retake and hold it.

The Senate GOP has sucked and Chafee is part of the problem.

At least he was right about the last part.