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You can’t be doing two jobs well at the same time ... [and] when you are looking at an election, sometimes you make compromises that might not be made if you weren’t involved in a campaign.

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, who announced Wednesday that he won't seek a second term because he wants to focus on addressing the state's problems.

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, who announced Wednesday that he won't seek a second term because he wants to focus on addressing the state's problems.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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