[thulldud]

I think he is trying to position himself as some sort of maverick so he has better chance for re-election in 2012.

As long as he's "positioning" himself in any manner, he's just another politician warming a seat where a statesman is needed.

[paul544]

If he wasn’t the 40th vote he’d be just another Snowe. A Republican in a liberal state trying to please everyone.