Posted on 03/21/2007 10:31:55 AM PDT by NewMediaJournal
His current term isn't up until 2010, but "Snarlin' Arlen" Specter announced he plans to run for a sixth term in the U.S. Senate.
"There are a lot of important things to be done and finally after being here to acquire some seniority, I'm in a position to do that," the 77-year-old Specter told the Associated Press. "I'm full of energy and my wife doesn't want me home for breakfast, lunch and dinner."
If he wins in 2010, Specter will be 86 by the time his term ends. That's kind of young for the geriatric Senate, where Robert Byrd, the former KKK grand wizard and Democratic leader, continues to serve into his 90s. This is also the legislative body where Strom Thurmund served until he was 100.
I don't have a problem with Specter's age. I have a problem with Specter running as a Republican.
Specter is the poster child for the term RINO (Republican In Name Only).
He is a back-stabbing liberal Democrat who has worked against Republican legislation for decades. His is pro-abortion, pro-gun control, pro-taxes, pro-illegal immigration, pro-gay rights. And nobody knows where he stands on the war on terror.
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Phony is being charitable to an old traitorous liberal man.
Just another perfect example of why 2 terms is more than enough.
Last time, GWB intervened to see that Arlen MacSpecter was reelected. Perhaps this time around G-D will intervene to see that he isn't.
Retire his RINO butt!
Giuliani / Specter 2008!
I couldn't believe the saps in PA re-elected him last time. It wouldn't suprise me if they did it again.
It's yet another example of what a disaster it is for conservatives to support RINOs for office.
My friends and I were just remarking on how Senatorial he looks.
- TERM LIMITS -
Anyone going to run against this guy in a primary?
"I'm full of energy "
I know what hes really full of....
They just never go away,do they?
One could only hope for devine intervention!!
Arlen Sphincter
An apt description of Arlen. He took the baton from Warren Rudman and has probably surpassed Rudman in his back-stabbing ways.
"There are a lot of important things to be done and finally after being here to acquire some seniority, I'm in a position to do that,"
You really must remember add that "/sarc" tag. People might get confused and think he's talking about reality.
LOL!!! Yeah, that gambit really worked out for those two, didn't it?
They get addicted to the federal credit card.
There seems to be a lot of that going around.
I would never vote for Specter again--and yet, when all is said and done, he's more conservative than Rudy Giuliani.
They go to Washington to serve their country. They stay there to serve themselves.
I don't want term limits. I want to impose them through voting. I wanted the right to vote for Rick Santorum for as long as possible. He was too good to turn out after two terms, which is why he was targeted by the MSM.
I've never been all that happy with Specter, yet, many times after a lot of public statements to the contrary, he votes with the Republicans. He just needs to keep his mouth shut more. I would much rather have Rick in his seat.
I have NEVER liked this man. Mr. "Magic Bullet" is one of the worst on the Hill in my opinion.
He's a media whore!!!SOOOOOOOOOOOOO Full of himself!!
Us saps in PA. since that is what you want us Americans, tax paying, working registered voters called!!
Not every Republican voted for Mr. Specter...some of us saps worked very hard for Pat Toomey
Next they'll post an article: "Sun, source of our heat and energy." Who doesn't know that Specter is a phony Republican?
You'll love the sequel (Rudy)
DONKEYS IN DISGUISE!!!
The only thing more dysfunctional than AS is his staff...especially on the Judiciary Committee. Nothing but a bunch of unprofessional, slimy little punks there for nothing more than to punch their tickets. While Rome was burning for the Senate Republicans last Fall this collection of chuckleheads and losers were floating the idea of holding a hearing on "Dog The Bounty Hunter."
With his health history I wouldnt count on running for relection if I were him. I think he will probably be in the cemetary by then.
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