Second-term Maine Representative Stanley Short announced he is leaving the Democratic Caucus to become an independent lawmaker.

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Second-term Maine Representative Stanley Short announced he is leaving the Democratic Caucus to become an independent lawmaker. "I have come to realize that positive results are more important than partisan battles," Short said. House Majority Leader Jeff McCabe said he was "deeply disappointed" by Short's decision, adding that Short 'has been a strong voice in the House Democratic Caucus...