Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine held a press conference on Wednesday to announce that he will continue to caucus with the Democrats, one day after Republicans claimed the Senate majority in a crushing victory.
“I have decided to remain with the Democratic caucus,” the first-term senator said in Brunswick, Maine.
There had been speculation that King might caucus with Republicans if they gain control of the chamber.
On Wednesday, he stressed the need for a productive Senate, and said he’ll continue to work with senators from across the spectrum.
“The question is who I work with. Not who I caucus with,” he said.
