Posted on 04/30/2009 3:07:20 AM PDT by Scanian
IN a call with President Obama Tuesday morn ing, Sen. Arlen Specter declared: "I'm a loyal Democrat." Given that Specter already broke with the party once -- he left to become a Republican in 1965 -- one could forgive Obama for waiting to see whether the Pennsylvanian will keep this latest pledge.
A few tests coming up should help Democrats determine quickly whether they've gained a loyal foot soldier.
Of course, Specter's already made clear that he serves only one master: his own interests. But to keep from looking too cravenly self-serving, he must avoid inconsistencies that would provide fodder to foes on the left and right. And after months of voting with a Republican primary in mind, Specter faces a tricky tightrope walk in fulfilling his promise to Obama.
The balancing act could begin as soon as this week, during a vote on a contentious housing proposal. Known as "cram-down," the provision would allow bankruptcy judges to adjust the terms of existing mortgages
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What was in it for Specter back in 1965 to become a Republican in the first place? There had to be some angle to it.
No, Arlen, you are a doddering old fool who woke up to the fear of losing the spotlight. It's time for you to take your dementia and retire.
The democrat party was too conservative for him in 1965.
mosaicwolf wrote:
The democrat party was too conservative for him in 1965.
..... LOL - made my morning.
“IN a call with President Obama Tuesday morn ing, Sen. Arlen Specter declared: “I’m a loyal Democrat.””
Specter is Obama’s and Reid’s butt boy now. He is owned by those two to do their bidding. He will be busier than Monica when under Clinton’s desk...
Arlen Specter Comes Home Democratic Party
The Bulletin | April 30, 2009 | Louis R. Petolicchio
Posted on 04/30/2009 3:53:46 AM PDT by IbJensen
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241117/posts
Specter Never Wanted To Be a Republican
Human Events | April 30, 2009 | Timothy P. Carney
Posted on 04/30/2009 2:55:43 AM PDT by RobinMasters
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241094/posts
Specter was....
The rats effectively took him out. The is no need to waste bandwith dwelling on lost cause
Specter Casts Another Vote Against Dem Agenda
The Hill | 04/30/09 | J. Taylor Rushing
Posted on 04/30/2009 3:18:49 PM PDT by nickcarraway
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241585/posts
Top Dems rebel on Specter
The Hill | April 29, 2009 | Alexander Bolton
Posted on 04/30/2009 3:31:48 AM PDT by Scanian
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241108/posts
Specter Calls for ‘Revolution’ and ‘Uprising’ Against Republicans ‘Far to the Right’
CNS News
Posted on 04/30/2009 6:09:16 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2241202/posts
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