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21. It's also not "Let's vote for the Democrat no matter what so we get a teabag senator Underground"

Tue Mar 6, 2012, 10:30 PM

Mar 2012

Libby Mitchell is too fresh in my mind. If I have to choose between King and a Republican, I will choose King. I think Pingree is the only Democratic candidate that would have any honest chance of winning, and she should defend the spot she's in right now. The other people are mostly unknowns or undesirables (Baldacci... really?!)

I do not want to watch another 3 way race go to the teabaggers. King says he doesn't want to be a "spoiler", but his actions seem to indicate otherwise. You can't say in March you are running, go through an entire campaign, and then "drop out in the fall."

In a three-way match-up of independent former Gov. Angus King — who launched his campaign Monday night — Pingree for the Democrats, and Republican state Secretary of State Charlie Summers, it is King who leads with 36% in a close three-way race, followed by Pingree at 31%, and Summers narrowly in third place with 28%.

http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/03/poll-angus-king-stars-out-ahead-in-maine-senate-race.php

That's way too close for comfort in my opinion.

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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