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Angus King (Maine) may flip to GOP in 2015
The Hill ^ | March 10, 2014 | Alexander Bolton

Posted on 04/10/2014 4:35:17 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued

Sen. Angus King (I-Maine), who caucuses with the Democrats, will decide after the midterm elections whether to switch sides and join the Republicans.

He is leaving open the possibility of aligning himself with the GOP if control of the upper chamber changes hands.

“I’ll make my decision at the time based on what I think is best for Maine,” King told The Hill Wednesday after voting with Republicans to block the Paycheck Fairness Act, a measure at the center for the 2014 Democratic campaign agenda.

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


TOPICS: Government; Politics/Elections; US: Maine
KEYWORDS: angusking; independents; me2015; realignment; thirdparty
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1 posted on 04/10/2014 4:35:17 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued
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To: Clintonfatigued

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2 posted on 04/10/2014 4:36:16 PM PDT by lexington minuteman 1775
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To: fieldmarshaldj; AuH2ORepublican; Impy; GOPsterinMA; randita; Sun; LdSentinal; ExTexasRedhead; ...

There’s no doubt an element of opportunism in this, but if he pads our numbers, fine with me.


3 posted on 04/10/2014 4:36:16 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued (The War on Drugs is Big Government statism)
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To: Clintonfatigued

How did he become a uncaring, warmongering, sexist, racist, homophobe so quickly?


4 posted on 04/10/2014 4:36:58 PM PDT by who_would_fardels_bear
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To: who_would_fardels_bear

LOL, I think reading the polls had something to do with it.


5 posted on 04/10/2014 4:37:58 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued (The War on Drugs is Big Government statism)
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To: Clintonfatigued
Maybe he will pull a jumping Jim Jefford....

That would be sweet !!!

6 posted on 04/10/2014 4:39:27 PM PDT by Popman ("Resistance to Tyrants is Obedience to God" - Thomas Jefferson)
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To: Clintonfatigued

We don’t need more lefties with an R we need less of them!


7 posted on 04/10/2014 4:40:04 PM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans!)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Wow. Real core principles there. I am underwhelmed.


8 posted on 04/10/2014 4:41:09 PM PDT by originalbuckeye (Moderation in temper is always a virtue; moderation in principle is always a vice. Paine)
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To: Clintonfatigued

I’m sure he is as principled and stalwart a man as 90% of the present Republicans.


9 posted on 04/10/2014 4:42:04 PM PDT by Fightin Whitey
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To: Clintonfatigued

Tell him to please remain a ‘rat.


10 posted on 04/10/2014 4:43:04 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Clintonfatigued

Great, another RINO.


11 posted on 04/10/2014 4:43:12 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: Clintonfatigued

You’ll have to give this whore credit for being upfront—he’s completely devoid of principle.


12 posted on 04/10/2014 4:44:01 PM PDT by SharpRightTurn (White, black, and red all over--America's affirmative action, metrosexual president.)
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To: Paladin2

As I said on an earlier thread..Angus ..Go away y’er a Moron.


13 posted on 04/10/2014 4:46:42 PM PDT by acapesket
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To: Clintonfatigued

We (or at least I) don’t want the opportunistic prick.


14 posted on 04/10/2014 4:46:49 PM PDT by clintonh8r (Don't give up! The liberals are buggering and aborting themselves into extinction.)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Is he related to Colonel Angus?


15 posted on 04/10/2014 4:47:45 PM PDT by clintonh8r (Don't give up! The liberals are buggering and aborting themselves into extinction.)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Just what we need . . . another GOP member with no principles.


16 posted on 04/10/2014 4:50:59 PM PDT by YHAOS
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To: who_would_fardels_bear

Global warming denier, too?


17 posted on 04/10/2014 4:51:03 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement ("World Peace 1.20.09.")
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To: Clintonfatigued

WE have enough Republican anuses as it is. Why do we need a King Anus?


18 posted on 04/10/2014 4:51:35 PM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel (Have a wonderful day!)
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To: Clintonfatigued

He’s a scumbag Maine liberal.


19 posted on 04/10/2014 4:52:05 PM PDT by maineman (BC EAGLES FAN)
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To: Clintonfatigued
” If you like hanging with the winning party - You can keep ( I mean SWITCH to) your winning Party”
20 posted on 04/10/2014 4:52:10 PM PDT by builder (I don't want a piece of someone else's pie)
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