Or is it a leveraging tactic to be used against those who are trying to stop her from voting for Healthcare Reform?
Honestly, I have no idea, but this video is causing lots of speculation.
Snowe threatens to quit Republican Party?
She doesn't come out and threaten directly to leave but her words could not be more clear. It's evident the party is getting to her, and she's feeling lots of pressure from Mitch McConnell. Is this a way of threatening to leave the party if they put it on too much? I honestly don't know. Here's her exact quote:
"I've always been a Republican for the traditional principles that have been associated with the Republican party since I became a Republican, when I registered to vote. And that is limited government, individual opportunities, fiscal responsibility, and a strong national defense. So I think those principles have always been a part of the Republican party heritage. And I believe that I reflect those views and I haven't changed as a Republican. I think more that my party has changed."
It also appears that Obama REALLY made an impression on her. I think she's almost downright smitten. She doesn't say he's a liberal, he's not let's be honest. She sees him as a moderate and she praised his speech and for attacking the lies in healthcare reform. Now, she also thinks he's flexible on the public option, but she's not giving any evidence how she thinks that. It's possible that may be true, but it's also true that people see what they want to see in people. If she thinks and hopes he would be flexible, that's how he would look to her. I dunno, but this is interesting stuff.
Obama flexible on Healthcare reform
UPDATE: Here's the full interview: The Full Snowe Interview