[Opinionated Blowhard]

I hate these articles. They are meant to either stir the pot or are inside the beltway nonsense. Who is the credible challenger in Maine who can win a general election? Or is it worth losing the seat to a Democrat just to punish Snowe? Way too many conservatives live in some fantasyland where it somehow is a viable option to run anyone off the street who takes the right positions on issues. We saw that in Delaware and now perhaps we’ll see it in Maine. Focus on getting rid of Graham or other squishy Republicans in solid Republican states. And if a credible candidate emerges in Maine, by all means support them. But this hooting and hollering about getting rid of Snowe now is nonsense. And this article is nonsense too.

[chickadee]

It doesn’t hurt to scare someone like Snowe, though, does it? Who knows, McCain’s scare in this last primary might put some conservatism back into him.

[silverleaf]

Holding our noses and choosing the lesser of two evils gave us a GOP that is the minor evil of two evils

Housecleaning is hard work and long overdue and may stir up more dirt before it’s completed

If the good people of New England wish to become socialists then conservatives owe them the courtesy of letting them choose nakedly ambitious socialists (aka “democrats”) and see the result, not meekly accept much less fund the election of “moderate conservatives” who would sign a pact with Lucifer for an earmark or another term in office

There is no changing the long term thinking of people about right or wrong when there really isn’t much difference in what results from their choice

[WellyP]

The new Maine Legislature needs to pass a Senator Recall Bill. Super simple and will keep “Olive Oil” in line, may be!

[Crichton]

Way too many conservatives live in some fantasyland where it somehow is a viable option to run anyone off the street who takes the right positions on issues. We saw that in Delaware and now perhaps we’ll see it in Maine.

This is silly. See the post above yours about Ron Johnson.

No, you're unlikely to win running someone picked at random. But a private citizen with good political instincts, community involvement, a well though-out platform, ability to communicate, and raise money, can be a tremendously successful candidate.

I'm sure there are many people like that in Maine, some of whom may also have experience serving in local or state legislative office. The trick is getting the right one to run.

In Delaware, you had a candidate lacking some very basic qualities: a family and a record of career success. Biography counts.