Reason 17 to Dump Chafee
On June 21, 2006, Senator Ted Kennedy offered an amendment that would raise the minimum wage by over 40%. The proposal passed 52 - 46, thanks in part to Lincoln Chafee who broke with Republicans to vote YES.
This wasn't the first time Chafee sided with Ted Kennedy instead of Republicans, but that's for another day.
Past Reasons
Reason 18 - Chafee and Incomes Taxes
Reason 19 - Chafee's Liberal Donors
Reason 20 - Chafee a "Centrist Democrat"
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» Reason 16 to Dump Chafee from Club for Growth
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» Reason 15 to Dump Chafee from Club for Growth
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» Reasons 12, 13, and 14 to Dump Chafee from Club for Growth
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» Reason 11 to Dump Chafee from Club for Growth
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» Reason 10 to Dump Chafee from Club for Growth
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» Reason 9 to Dump Chafee from Club for Growth
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