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Mixed results for green-leaning Republicans in Northeast 2

Maine Republican Susan Collins, a longtime environmentalist who was endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters, successfully defended her Senate seat against a challenge from Democrat Tom Allen, who also has a strong green record. New Jersey Republican Rep. Chris Smith, another LCV endorsee, won his reelection race too. But another stalwart green Republican from the Northeast, Rep. Christopher Shays of Connecticut, lost his seat to Democrat Jim Himes.

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  1. Pathos Posted 4:46 pm
    05 Nov 2008

    Here's hoping.It's always good to hear about any green-leaning politician getting elected, but it's especially comforting when it's a Republican; as much time as enviros like to spend bashing the GOP, we all yearn for a day when the environment will not be a partisan issue.
    Sorry to see you go, Rep. Shays--and here's hoping Mr. Himes will follow in your footsteps, on green issues, as least.

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  2. Wolverine Posted 5:00 pm
    05 Nov 2008

    The Northeast CoastRepublicans from the northeast are nowhere near as bad as the rest of the party.  Defeating them should be the least of our priorities.

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