It’s a simple political calculation, who can win, giving the Republicans another vote for majority leader.
It does seem she is building a winning ‘army’ that has all flavors of the right. It is how the Dems have always played politics, do what every they need to do to win, then, once they get power, kick everyone in line with their positions.
And THAT is the most important thing that so many here forget: control over the chairmanships. Yes, we may not get all the legislation we want passed with moderates, but we can darn sure keep OUT the legislation we don't want. Look at how Reid and Pelosi can simply lock out ANY Republican legislation, even if that legislation has no chance of passing.
Majority status confers a MASSIVE amount of power, even if you don't have the votes to do much. Because you have the control of the committees, you can decide just what legislation can even be considered for a vote. THAT is when Snowe, Collins, McCain, and - Lord willing, Fiorina and Rossi (in Washington) - will give the GOP and the Republicans. The ability to dictate the debate.
BINGO! Let's help the country get rid of Reid and Pelosi! (Not to mention Boxer, who really IS dumber than a bathtub ring, great analogy)