@Dean, Maybe I can explain how Snowe can be popular with Dems. A lot of Dems are moderates in a more conservative state like Maine. A centrist like Snowe will work toward good compromises when possible, but won't go to either extreme. She will probably vote fiscally conservative but not socially reactionary like blocking the end of DADT. In that way, she is more reliably moderate than your garden variety Dem.--ModeratePoli (my login isn't working right)