Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) announced she will not seek re-election Tuesday. In an article from the Portland Press Herald, Snowe cited a growing frustration, "in an increasingly partisan and polarized Senate."
Snowe's decision has drawn responses from many people including President Barack Obama. The President released a statement Tuesday saying in part, "Senator Snowe's career demonstrates how much can be accomplished when leaders from both parties come together to do the right thing for the American people."
Snowe's decision and Obama's statement are just two reasons why I wish Senator Snowe would reconsider her decision and remain in the Senate.
Americans from Maine to Malibu are becoming more and more frustrated with the growing posturing and gridlock that is becoming more of a standard on Capitol Hill. No doubt Snowe has done all she can with Republicans and Democrats who are more interested in making things work than in pushing partisan agendas. That is a tough battle in politics nowadays and it needs people like Snowe to continue with that Good Fight. There are people throughout the nation, not just in the Pine Tree State, who are not happy with the direction our leaders are taking the country. What example is Snowe setting by telling the public, "what motivates me is producing results for those who have entrusted me to be their voice and their champion," but deciding to leave the Senate because of, "an atmosphere of polarization and 'my way or the highway' ideologies has become pervasive in campaigns and in our governing institutions." Those ideologies will flourish if people like Olympia Snowe throw their hands in the air and walk away.
Senator, NOW is the time for ALL good people to come to the aid of their country.
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