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This move spells the end of Specter's political career, in my estimation. You are going to see a surge of registered Democrats between now and the next Democrat primary. Those who will be registering will be conservatives, who will now feel spurned after holding their noses voting for him against Toomey in 2004. He won't make it past the primary. Ask Michael Forbes, who pulled the same crap some time ago.
That being said, whoever emerges from beating Specter in the socialist primary in 2010 will likely prevail in the general election, because, much like New York, any rural and suburban vote in that state is nullified by the Philadelphia vote.
I'll always fondly remember him as the architect of the "single bullet theory"
This move by Specter, a five-term Republican, also demonstrates how the Republicans are LITERALLY turning people away from their party, due to their behavior of late.
Here's a link to his full statement, a statement that includes this:
Quote:
My change in party affiliation does not mean that I will be a party-line voter any more for the Democrats that I have been for the Republicans. Unlike Senator Jeffords’ switch which changed party control, I will not be an automatic 60th vote for cloture. For example, my position on Employees Free Choice (Card Check) will not change.
So, it seems to me that this move, while a good thing for Democrats in the U.S. Senate, is not a GOOD thing for Democrats, if you know what I mean. It will make a difference in some key votes. But the Democrats would be unwise to count on Specter's vote on every issue.
We most certainly are....funny how you liberals get so testy when challenged. The truth is that both parties need us independants..after all..that is what got your guy elected...
Well, this smacks of opportunism... just as bad as that fool Lieberman... but it's also a warning to Republicans... they risk being only the party of the Deep South and Midwest... though of course it's still's early.
Here's a link to his full statement, a statement that includes this:
So, it seems to me that this move, while a good thing for Democrats in the U.S. Senate, is not a GOOD thing for Democrats, if you know what I mean. It will make a difference in some key votes. But the Democrats would be unwise to count on Specter's vote on every issue.
But as a Democrat, I'm smiling.
He did it because he is trailing in the next election and he knows that he is no good to either party.
Here's a link to his full statement, a statement that includes this:
So, it seems to me that this move, while a good thing for Democrats in the U.S. Senate, is not a GOOD thing for Democrats, if you know what I mean. It will make a difference in some key votes. But the Democrats would be unwise to count on Specter's vote on every issue.
But as a Democrat, I'm smiling.
He says that now... but when Reid sits him down and says... now, you enjoy your committee assignments and plush offices, don't you? He may sing a slightly different tune.
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