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Snowe’s retirement leaves Senate Dems with tough decision
The Hill ^ | April 29, 2012 | Josh Lederman

Posted on 04/29/2012 8:59:22 AM PDT by Clintonfatigued

Democrats looking to replace retiring Sen. Olympia Snowe (R) in Maine have a delicate decision to make.

If they back independent former Gov. Angus King, who stands the best chance at winning, they risk the appearance of having abandoned their own party's candidates.

But if they support one of the four Democrats competing in the primary, they risk siphoning votes away from King and handing the seat back to Republicans.

Looming over the race is the lingering question about which party King will caucus with if elected to the Senate. King has steadfastly refused to say with which party he’ll cast his lot, a silence that some of his opponents claim deprives voters of the information they need to cast an informed ballot.

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For Republicans, the situation created by Snowe’s retirement is equally precarious. Senate Republicans didn’t expect to have to defend this seat — one that could determine the balance of power in a closely divided Senate come November.

And with King in the race, the GOP’s options are limited.

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So just cause the guy in the elevator looks like Merv Griffin ... no reasone he should gamerdsfelder!

*yikes*

21 posted on 04/29/2012 11:50:59 PM PDT by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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