Question for Maine DUers

[Bradshaw3]

Is there any chance Collins could become an independent and vote to caucus with the Dems in 2019?

[Raine1967]

1. My opinion is that she is just fine where she is.

I like seeing her keeping that party in check.

We don't need her to caucus with the Dem Party. We need her doing what she has been doing.

ETA: I am not in Maine, so I am speaking on behalf of myself.

I would like to believe that Mainers elected her to do what she has done for a long time, represent her state. I miss moderate Republicans.

[Bradshaw3]

2. Excuse me?

If they are 50 voting to caucus with the Dems then OF COURSE you want her caucusing with Democrats. That gives them control of the Senate. That keeps dump in check better than anything she could do as a repub.

[Raine1967]

6. My opinion stands.

Collins has been keeping him in check for a while now.


THAT party needs to get its house in order.

To be very honest I think this country needs to see that radical party get its house in order. Collins is fine where she is.

[Bradshaw3]

12. People have a right to their opinion but not their own facts

It's MUCH MUCH more important for our COUNTRY to get its house in order. Taking control of the senate with 51 votes would do that, not one person in a sick party trying to change it from inside. Dems don't control one branch of government. It's about power and how our government works, not how some hope it works. With control of the senate, you get to head committees, control legislation, etc. This is a no-brainer.

[Bradshaw3]

3. What I'm asking is if people in Maine think there is a chance

[HerbChestnut]

7. No, she won't

If you look at her voting record, she votes with the Republicans 99% of the time, this most recent budget being the latest example (Sen. King (I) voted against it, btw). Collins gets labeled as a "moderate" because of her politically savvy votes on a few high profile issues.

[Bradshaw3]

13. Thanks for the input

[GreenPartyVoter]

4. I don't see it happening. I am glad she is running again, if only to keep LePage

out of the Senate. Personally, I will still vote for the Dem, but won't cry if Susan is re-elected.

[left-of-center2012]

5. Why would she?

The voters of Maine seem satisfied with the way things are now.

[HerbChestnut]

8. We're not

Particularly in terms of the governorship. Watch out for a brutal primary campaign from both parties now that LePage is term limited and about to leave office.

[left-of-center2012]

9. And yet Maine voters re-elect her

[HerbChestnut]

10. Her, yes

But don't let that trick you into believe all is calm on Maine's political landscape. There's even a dust up happening in Portland within the Democratic Party over a city councilor's vacant seat.

[left-of-center2012]

11. The original post addresses Collins

I was referring to Collins.

Good day