Chellie Pingree (D-ME): 'I'm Not Likely To Say No' To Senate Bid

[Tx4obama]

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) is all but certain to make a bid for the Senate in the wake of Sen. Olympia Snowe's (R) retirement announcement, she told The Huffington Post in an interview Wednesday.

"I can't think of anything right now that's holding me back," Pingree said. "I mean, I love being in the House, I'm on the Ag[riculture] Committee and I'm working on all kinds of issues I care about, but there aren't too many opportunities that come along in life where you feel like you can have this big an impact on the future of politics in the Senate. So I'm not likely to say no."

The progressive movement has already coalesced around Pingree. Less than 24 hours after Snowe made her announcement, more than 2,000 individuals had signed a petition the Progressive Change Campaign Committee circulated in hopes of drafting the congresswoman. MoveOn had a similar petition, which more than 2,500 Mainers signed.

"We've gotten so many emails, calls, people offering to volunteer. I think MoveOn delivered 2,000 petitions to our office in Maine saying, 'Please run,'" she said. "Clearly there's already a ton of focus on this race and the role it could play in determining who controls the balance of power in the Senate. And I'm really excited about it."

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/29/chellie-pingree-maine-senate-olympia-snowe_n_1311508.html

[yortsed snacilbuper]

1. This is going to make chinless mitch,mad!

[OKNancy]

3. "no offense"? I think that opinion is offensive

I did some reading about her. She is NOT weak. And the "enough women" comment... that is just amazing to read.
Are you kidding me?

[grantcart]

4. No we don't have enough strong talented independent women running in 2012

You may wish to edit your response before the load of bricks comes down on your head.

Just how many women (your "woman" may be Freudian slip) do you think would be enough?

[Renew Deal]

6. WTF

[eShirl]

7. NO!

Any other questions?

[sofa king]

9. Dude.

Maybe you ought to paint it on the wall of the cave before you post it, eh?

[Tx4obama]

10. NO we do NOT have enough women running and NOT enough currently in Congress.

This link is for you: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1138567

[vaberella]

5. I say go for it...I will send you money. n/t

[marlakay]

8. I saw her on Rachel last night and liked her

I would vote for her if in my state!