Former Sen. Lincoln Chafee, running for governor as an independent in Rhode Island, has dipped in Rasmussen's latest survey of the race (500 LVs, 4/21, MoE +/- 4.5%), with one of his potential Democratic opponents pulling to a tie.

General Election Matchups
Chafee (I) 33 (-6 vs. last poll, 3/25)
Caprio (D) 33 (+5)
Robitaille (R) 21 (-1)
Und 13 (+2)

Chafee (I) 35 (-2)
Robitaille (R) 26 (unch)
Lynch (D) 24 (+2)
Und 15 (unch)

RCP currently classifies the race as Lean Independent.

The Democratic primary between State Treasurer Frank Caprio faces Attorney General Patrick Lynch doesn't take place until September 14.

President Obama's job rating in the state has slipped since the March survey; 57 percent approve while 41 percent disapprove, down from a 61/39 split. Retiring Gov. Don Carcieri's (R) numbers have surged, up to 53 percent approval from 43 percent a month ago.

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