| Less than 24 hours after announcing his independent candidacy for the U.S. Senate, former Maine Gov. Angus King is leading in a poll that shows some disappointing results for other potential bidders. The Public Policy Polling survey gives King a narrow lead in a three-way contest against potential Democratic challenger 1st District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and Republican Secretary of State Charlie Summers. Political scientists say the poll strongly suggests that King's opponents will have their work cut out for them. |