Angus King: Why Maine’s Independent Candidate For Senate Won’t Pick Sides Yet
If he holds out long enough, Angus King could become a kingmaker.
The insistently independent Senatorial candidate from Maine is adding extra angst to this November's closely contested Congressional elections. The stakes are high; Democrats currently enjoy a slim majority in the Senate, but upcoming elections threaten to tip the balance. A full 33 seats are contested this year, and 23 of those are currently occupied by Democrats. If Republicans can grab just four of those Senate positions, they'll find themselves in control of the upper chamber.