E-mail a friendOctober 26, 2004
GOP Sen. Lincoln Chafee says he won't vote for Bush but can't vote for Kerry. The O.C. actor Benjamin McKenzie talks about being branded an "overnight success."
Sen. Lincoln Chafee
Sen. Lincoln Chafee
A moderate Republican, Sen. Lincoln Chafee has gone on record as an 'uncommitted' voter in this year's presidential election. In '99, Chafee was appointed by Rhode Island's governor to fill the unexpired term of his father, the late Sen. John Chafee, and was elected to the seat in 2000. He began his political career in '85 and served two terms on the Warwick city council. In '92, he became Warwick's first Republican elected mayor in 32 years. Chafee serves on the Foreign Relation committee.
Benjamin McKenzie
Benjamin McKenzie
For Benjamin McKenzie, acting runs in the family. His paternal grandparents, uncle and brother have all been in the business. Born and raised in Texas, McKenzie did some theater while attending the University of Virginia. Following his graduation, as a foreign affairs and economics major, he went to NY to try his hand at acting. After 9/11, he decided to give LA a try and became one of TV's heartthrobs with the lead in The O.C. McKenzie has segued into features, with roles in 88 Minutes and Junebug.