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In reply to the discussion: Angus King in the Senate race! [View all]
 

RBInMaine

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12. If Chellie stays out, King wins and we can live with that.
Tue Mar 6, 2012, 06:15 AM
Mar 2012

Chellie should stay out. We need her to hold her current seat. If a more minor Dem comes in, King get plenty of votes to win. We can not risk splitting the vote with a big name Dem in the race. Dems can live with King. He's more progressive than Snowe and would surely caucus with the Dems. He endorsed Obama and Kerry.

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Angus King in the Senate race! [View all] MaineDem Mar 2012 OP
he is NOT A DEMOCRAT. thanks but NO thanks nt nt msongs Mar 2012 #1
He is more progressive than Snowe and would caucus with the Dems. RBInMaine Mar 2012 #11
How does this affect the Democratic candidates? Dawson Leery Mar 2012 #2
It will a replay of the 2010 Governor's race. Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #4
This sucks. Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #3
If Chellie stays out, King wins and we can live with that. RBInMaine Mar 2012 #12
I think it's unrealistic to think the Maine Democratic Party is going to give up that seat Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #13
I think it depends on where he'll caucus if elected. MaineDem Mar 2012 #5
I'd have no issues with him being elected.... Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #6
I bet there are a lot of phone calls and emails tonight MaineDem Mar 2012 #7
A few years back, I sat next to Angus on a flight from Bangor to Boston Old and In the Way Mar 2012 #8
he will get the vote luckyleftyme2 Mar 2012 #9
Agnus is a dollar whore Po_d Mainiac Mar 2012 #23
Chellie Pingree should stay OUT of this Senate race. Let Angus win. RBInMaine Mar 2012 #10
What you said. mainer Mar 2012 #14
It is gut-wrenching, but yes, I totally agree. She can't win with him in it. RBInMaine Mar 2012 #18
I agree high density Mar 2012 #20
I don't think anyone should be supporting an Independent on DU MaineDem Mar 2012 #15
yes we do know where he'll come down on Blunt mainer Mar 2012 #16
We have the DUTY to say what is best for the party and state. RBInMaine Mar 2012 #17
But, this isn't Independent Underground. n/t MaineDem Mar 2012 #19
It's also not "Let's vote for the Democrat no matter what so we get a teabag senator Underground" high density Mar 2012 #21
reply to maine dem. luckyleftyme2 Mar 2012 #22
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