Snowe/Collins Thriving

Maine's moderate Republican senators thriving
By ANDREW MIGA (AP) – 11/30/09

WASHINGTON — ...Sens. Snowe/Susan Collins are thriving.., seeking middle ground in the health care fight, working with other centrists.

...independence...makes Snowe/Collins popular back home...

Their defections cripple minority Republicans seeking to block Democratic legislation.

Collins, 56, is seen as slightly more conservative than Snowe.

"I supported more tax reductions than she has traditionally," said Collins, referring to Snowe.

Snowe and Collins are not known as close friends.

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