King is in! Angus King (I-ME) to run for Snowe's seat.

[Svensson]

If he runs, my only comment is as follows: Hell. The f**k. Yes. Seriously, I'm almost certain I'll prefer him to anyone either state party can churn out.

[Svensson]

A battle between left-wing Democrats and right-wing Republicans will be far more productive than pretending some independent can come to Congress and fix the problems which stem from our electoral and campaign finance systems.

A two-way would also almost inevitably end in a massive political bitchslap right over Maine's collective head, because I'm all but certain whoever else they'd elect would be horrible.

[Svensson]

Endorsed with all the endorsement power in my being, because I have no doubt both state parties' candidates will objectively blow. I look forward to having a second actually-independent Independent in the Senate.

[Svensson]

The man hasn't won an election since 1998. It's anything but safe.

And yet, fourteen years after winning that election, his favorability rating currently stands at 62%.

And that's not even counting for the fact that the entirety of his old voter base from the 90s will almost certainly still remember and support him.

[Svensson]

Patty Murray doesn't rule out backing King.

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/214425-top-senate-dem-doesnt-rule-out-backing-independent-ex-gov-in-maine

Ha, cut losses and run. She's turning out far more competent as DSCC chair than Menendez was, I'll give her that.

[Svensson]

Pingree not running. SAFE King??

Given Baldacci is the Maine Dems' only other big name option and he's likely still not very popular with voters, pretty much what you said.