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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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To: originalbuckeye
Wow. Real core principles there. I am underwhelmed.

Agreed. More fair-weather republicrats is exactly what this country needs. /s

21 posted on 04/10/2014 4:54:58 PM PDT by awelliott (What one generation tolerates, the next embraces....)
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To: Clintonfatigued

What a standup guy - if the ‘pubs take power in 2014, he’ll go with ‘em - and I thought ‘rats were slimy opportunists......


22 posted on 04/10/2014 4:58:07 PM PDT by Intolerant in NJ
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To: Clintonfatigued

WE don’t want him - don’t need him.
Pond scum.


23 posted on 04/10/2014 5:06:48 PM PDT by maine-iac7 (Christian is as Christian does - by their fruits)
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To: Clintonfatigued

So..has he been caucusing with the Republicans or the Democrats up until now? If he’s been caucusing with Democrats, his switch to the GOP is only for one reason: feed info to the enemy camp.


24 posted on 04/10/2014 5:08:07 PM PDT by antonico
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To: Clintonfatigued

atrategy? to give the rats an extra vote stolen from the GOP side - a RAT shill


25 posted on 04/10/2014 5:09:00 PM PDT by maine-iac7 (Christian is as Christian does - by their fruits)
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To: Clintonfatigued
“I’ll make my decision at the time based on what I think is best for Maine me,” King told The Hill...

There. I fixed it.

26 posted on 04/10/2014 5:23:49 PM PDT by Gritty (Gun controllers aren't afraid of guns but a country where the individual has power-Dan Greenfield)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Ugh. We don’t want him.


27 posted on 04/10/2014 5:24:35 PM PDT by Fido969 (What's sad is most)
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To: Gritty

“I’ll make my decision at the time based on what I think is best for Maine me,” King told The Hill...

There. I fixed it.

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Exactly...this dude is only out for himself...nor core convictions at all... well other than me first.

Maine...Really? Can’t do better than this self-serving loser?


28 posted on 04/10/2014 5:31:55 PM PDT by conservaKate (R got it wrong in 2012. We must get it right in 2014 & 2016.)
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To: Clintonfatigued

To quote Hillary: “What difference at this point does it make?”


29 posted on 04/10/2014 5:33:02 PM PDT by uncitizen (Impeach the Communist Already!)
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To: ConservativeStatement
As they say in Los Angeles:

He'll treat the environment like a King!

30 posted on 04/10/2014 5:56:42 PM PDT by who_would_fardels_bear
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To: clintonh8r
Is he related to Colonel Angus?

Is it dirty Angus Magee, or dirty Dingus Magee?

31 posted on 04/10/2014 6:01:06 PM PDT by Mark17 (Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup champions 2010, 2013. Vietnam Vet 70-71 Msgt US Air Force, retired)
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To: Clintonfatigued; fieldmarshaldj; AuH2ORepublican; campaignPete R-CT; GOPsterinMA; randita; ...

Ehhhhhhh, even Susie Collins looks conservative standing to next to that a-hole.

If we need him for 51, that’s one thing. If not, do you we want him taking up GOP committee spots?

Does he plan to keep switching back and forth to whatever side has the majority?


32 posted on 04/10/2014 6:24:21 PM PDT by Impy (RED=COMMUNIST, NOT REPUBLICAN)
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To: BillyBoy

Meant to ping you too.


33 posted on 04/10/2014 6:26:13 PM PDT by Impy (RED=COMMUNIST, NOT REPUBLICAN)
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To: Clintonfatigued
There’s no doubt an element of opportunism in this, but if he pads our numbers, fine with me.

well... it is politics, after all...

34 posted on 04/10/2014 6:29:31 PM PDT by latina4dubya (when i have money i buy books... if i have anything left, i buy 6-inch heels and a bottle of wine...)
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To: Maine Mariner

what do you think of this guy?


35 posted on 04/10/2014 6:34:58 PM PDT by latina4dubya (when i have money i buy books... if i have anything left, i buy 6-inch heels and a bottle of wine...)
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To: Clintonfatigued

At least he’s honest about lust for power........


36 posted on 04/10/2014 6:47:54 PM PDT by Some Fat Guy in L.A. (Still bitterly clinging to rational thought despite it's unfashionability)
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To: Clintonfatigued
He's not up for reelection this year, so the fact is, unfortunately, that his vote is there regardless of where he chooses to caucus. That being the case, if he wants to vote against Harry Reid, vote in favor of Republicans organizing the chamber, and count as another body in favor of shifting the committee ratios our way, I would happily accept his switch. He's there either way. Might as well get at least a little good out of him.

The real question is, what will the Maine GOP do when he is next up? Will he be primaried? (One would hope so, unless he turns into a reliable conservative vote.) And will the party committees support a more conservative challenger. (Again, one would hope so, unless ....)

These questions will presumably be discussed before any switch occurs. The conversation should go something like this:

"Angus, my friend, we're glad to have you aboard. Are you planning on running again? And if you are, and if you hope to have party support, here are the conditions: you WILL NOT bug out on any close procedural vote, now or in the future; you WILL vote with the leadership on ALL cloture motions; you WILL vote to repeal Obamacare, and [add your own piece of flesh]. IF you do these things, the party will consider treating you as an incumbent. But one inch out of line, and we'll do our best to dump you."

37 posted on 04/10/2014 6:56:28 PM PDT by sphinx
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To: Clintonfatigued

Whatever weakens the dems is fine with me.


38 posted on 04/10/2014 6:56:35 PM PDT by ScottinVA (Obama is so far in over his head, even his ears are beneath the water level.)
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To: antonico

He is a leftist opportunist. Much loved by the trust funder Prius set.


39 posted on 04/10/2014 7:01:32 PM PDT by Chickensoup (Leftist totalitarian fascism is on the move.)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Last thing you want is another liberal in the republican ranks


40 posted on 04/10/2014 7:07:39 PM PDT by Breto (Stranger in a strange land... where did America go?)
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