official statement:

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/snowe-statement-on-decision-not-to-run-for

You could add it to the OP.

Appears the teabaggers drove her away.

"She claims she is a fighter. How would the 'baggers chase her off?"

...the ones in Congress. Would you stay in a caucus controlled by kooks?

She would likely have won re-election, but then what? If you haven't noticed, there are a few Republicans who have become frustrated with the direction of the GOP.

I mean, Republicans were always a problem, now the Party has become a scourge.

stepped back and given the party to the kooks. If she is a fighter, she should fight for a decent party.

We need that seat blue.

I have always been heart broken with the two rePIG senators from that state masquerading as moderates but providing key votes for some of the heinous rePIGlican shenanigans in the senate. Hope this is a sure pick up by a liberal - IMO.

Having to deal with that bunch of nuts would drive me nuts.

let's see... McKernan, King, Baldacci, LePew(k)... it was a while ago

Susie Collins is about to marry her own lobbyist soon.

I think for about 20 years. She'll probably stay and work as a lobbyist in DC - that's what John is doing.