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As Maine goes, so goes DEM chances

A f ew hours ago ... “ Snowe, no fan of AHIP report Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), on the controversial AHIP report: "It wasn't based on any valid assumptions."  Senators would continue to look at the affordability of the health insurance as they move through the process, she said before the Finance Committee convened. But she said she trusted CBO's word over a report commissioned by AHIP and conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. ”  The vote ... “ Speaking from the Rose Garden late Tuesday afternoon, President Obama hailed the Senate Finance Committee for passing a health care reform bill and singled out Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) for showing "the political courage and the seriousness of purpose that she has demonstrated throughout this process." - (politico) ”  The consequences ... “ A stamp of approval from Snowe could also clear the way for other Republicans, such as Senators Susan Collins of Maine and George Voinovich of Ohio, to back the effort. Collins joined with Snowe to support Obama’s economic-stimulus package in February, and Voinovich has been pegged as a possible Republican vote for a health-care overhaul by lawmakers including his fellow Ohio senator, Democrat Sherrod Brown. Collins, 56, said she would be “very interested” in Snowe’s decision, though she said it wouldn’t determine her vote as she goes through her own evaluation. (Bloomberg) GOP ROT ”  Independent?  I think addlepated.