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In reply to the discussion: Senator Pingree? [View all]

elleng

(137,026 posts)
3. Glad to see
Tue Feb 28, 2012, 06:09 PM
Feb 2012

'Democrats will be heavy favorites to steal this seat from Republicans — their best pickup opportunity in the country, for sure.

Snowe’s announcement took Republican leaders completely by surprise; she informed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) of her decision today, according to a person familiar with the decision.'

Kind of kicking repugs for their ridiculousness??? She can't, in conscience, keep up with repugs, especially in light of their current/ongoing/forever primary process.

'On the Democratic side, Reps. Chellie Pingree (D) and Mike Michaud (D) could run, as well as former congressman Tom Allen (D), who unsuccessfully challenged Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in 2008.'



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