Independent is in my Nature

This man could flip the Senate - CNN.com

In an article published today, a low-key man by the name of Sen. Angus King from Maine could decide who will control the Senate next year.  As an Independent, he is urging his fellow Independent senators not to side with either Republicans or Democrats before the election.  King states if one was to announce who he or she was siding with, they might as well register as that party.  King has advised many Independent candidates, including South Dakota's Larry Pressler who is running this year.  Since there is a narrow division between the Republicans and Democrats, the group of Independents may tip the balance.  King states he will decide when the time comes, "making the best decision for Maine."

This article is extremely interesting because the fate of the whole Upper House of Congress is possibly dependent on a few people representing a small number of states.  Depending on the outcome of the polls, if there are many Independents elected, the ruling party may be different than everyone expected.  I feel that for the Independents' cause, they are doing the right thing.  Senator King has the right mindset in doing what is best for his state, just as any Congressman should do.  Though I am not eligible to vote yet, I will be following this as it proceeds to the elections because I find the possible shift in power to be mind-blowing.