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Pensions latest political risk for RI governor

In 10 months in office, Gov. Lincoln Chafee has managed to anger an impressive assortment of constituencies: business leaders and organized labor, medical marijuana advocates and critics of illegal immigration.

By DAVID KLEPPER,Associated Press | Updated on October 31, 2011
A protester displays a placard calling for pension reform during a rally at the Statehouse, in Providence, R.I., Oct. 26. R.I. Treasurer Gina Raimondo and R.I. Gov. Lincoln Chafee are calling for a new system combining 401(k)-style accounts with traditional pensions. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — In 10 months in office, Gov. Lincoln Chafee has managed to anger an impressive assortment of constituencies: business leaders and organized labor, medical marijuana advocates and critics of illegal immigration.

It’s been a bumpy ride for the nation’s only independent governor, who insists he’s only doing what is necessary to stabilize government finances and heal the state’s frail economy. But so far Chafee is winning criticism faster than compliments, a risky move for a politician without a party elected by less than half of Rhode Island’s voters.

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