Rep. Chellie Pingree and Maine Dem Party statements on Sen. Snowe retirement

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Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) Statement On Sen. Snowe Retirement

Rep. Chellie Pingree issued the following statement on the announcement that Sen. Olympia Snowe will not be seeking re-election:

I want to thank Senator Snowe for her decades of service to the people of Maine. From her time in the House to her three terms in the Senate, Senator Snowe has shown her independence and dedication to Maine. I called Senator Snowe earlier to wish her and her husband all the best in the next stage of her life.

This upcoming election is critical to the future of our working families around the country, and in the coming days I will carefully consider how I can best serve the people of Maine.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/us-rep-chellie-pingree-d-me-statement-on

Maine Democratic Party Statement On Snowe Retirement

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Ben Grant released the following statement:

First, I want to thank Senator Snowe for her years of service representing Maine in Washington. Public service is a noble calling and while I disagree with her on many issues, her honesty and advocacy for the people of Maine have made her a credit to the profession.

This announcement obviously changes the dynamic of the race, but it doesn't change our focus on solving the problems of working people people. President Obama has put the country back on track, and it is vital for the economic recovery of this country that we send a Senator to Washington who will help the President continue our present course. When the President took office, to quote Senator Snowe, 'Rome was burning'. Now Maine has a chance to elect a Senator who will help put the fire out, rather than obstruct the rescue efforts at every step.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/maine-democratic-party-statement-on-snowe-retirement

[monmouth]

1. How nice to read civil statements from both parties. Good on both of them..n/t

[ellenfl]

2. both parties? eom