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John McKernan, were in good health and that she had little doubt she would have won re-election. But Snowe, 65, also spoke to the partisan rancor that has come to characterize Washington. So at this stage of my tenure in public service, I have concluded that I am not prepared to commit myself to an additional six years in the Senate, which is what a fourth term would entail. Although popular among many Mainers — including a substantial portion of Democrats, according to recent polls — Snowe has been criticized by some in the GOP for her willingness to cross party lines.
She was booed by some attending a Republican caucus in Bangor earlier this month. Until Tuesday, Snowe had never given any indication — publicly, at least — that she did not hope to serve another term in the Senate. President Barack Obama also weighed in, joining a chorus of political leaders from all parties praising Snowe for her service. Paul LePage said he was saddened to learn Tuesday that Snowe would not not seek re-election. The senior US senator for the state of Maine, Olympia Snowe, will not seek re-election in November and is to retire after 33 years in Congress.
In a statement, Ms Snowe, seen as a moderate Republican, expressed frustration over an "atmosphere of polarisation" in Congress. The move is seen as a boost for Democrats, who hope to retain their majority in the seat Senate. She said she had "no doubt" she would have won re-election. Ms Snowe was first elected to the Senate in , having previously served in the House of Representatives as well as in both bodies of the Maine state legislature. Democrat ic opportunit y?
Ms Snowe's retirement opens up the possibility of a Democrat winning her seat in November's election, analysts say.
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