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No Litmus Test [Specter speaks: "I'm a pretty decent guy..."]
OpinionJournal ^ | 11/10/04 | ARLEN SPECTER

Posted on 11/10/2004 4:18:45 AM PST by JusPasenThru

To resolve any concern that I would block pro-life judicial nominees, take a look at my record. I have consistently opposed any litmus test. I have backed that up by voting to confirm pro-life nominees including Chief Justice William Rehnquist, Justice Antonin Scalia, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Justice Anthony Kennedy. I led the fight to confirm Justice Clarence Thomas, which almost cost me my Senate seat in 1992.

I have voted for all of President Bush's judicial nominees in committee and on the floor.

The current controversy was artificially created by incorrect reporting. I never "warned" the president on anything--and especially not that I'd block pro-life nominees.

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BTW, I think Hugh Hewitt is correct; Specter ain't a great friend, but he would make one mean enemy.
1 posted on 11/10/2004 4:18:45 AM PST by JusPasenThru
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To: JusPasenThru

The question is, can the GOP keep Mr. Magic Bullet on a tight leash...


2 posted on 11/10/2004 4:20:49 AM PST by Amalie (FREEDOM had NEVER been another word for nothing left to lose...)
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To: JusPasenThru

One Word: Bork.


3 posted on 11/10/2004 4:21:45 AM PST by tdewey10 (The democratic party is on the verge of starting a new civil war.)
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To: JusPasenThru
"I'm a pretty decent guy..."

Well, I guess that settles it.
4 posted on 11/10/2004 4:24:19 AM PST by billybudd
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To: JusPasenThru

not a team player unless you are talking

TEAM SOROS

Bork Specter before he flushes a Bush legacy down the John


5 posted on 11/10/2004 4:26:17 AM PST by joesnuffy ("The merit of our Constitution was, not that it promotes democracy, but checks it." Horatio Seymour)
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To: JusPasenThru

I think he's more a liability as a friend than an enemy.
Plus, if he considers Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Justice Anthony Kennedy to be pro-life, he has worse issues than I thought.


6 posted on 11/10/2004 4:27:51 AM PST by Blessed Charlemagne (http://www.angeltowns3.com/members/romanist/index.htm)
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To: Blessed Charlemagne

I am sure he is also kind to animals.

So what?


7 posted on 11/10/2004 4:28:44 AM PST by Armedanddangerous (Kimber Gold Match 1911 fan)
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To: billybudd

Problem is I haven't heard anyone else say he is a decent guy.


8 posted on 11/10/2004 4:29:02 AM PST by stockpirate (Kerry; supported by, financed by, trained by, guided by, revered by, in favor of, Communists.)
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To: JusPasenThru

I'd just as soon have a rattlesnake in my sleeping bag as Specter in my party.


9 posted on 11/10/2004 4:29:15 AM PST by kittymyrib
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To: Amalie

Mr. Magic Bullet?

He would do well to convince "Mr. and Mrs. Gunowner" that he won't turn on them.

The gunnies aren't waiting.


10 posted on 11/10/2004 4:33:12 AM PST by RKBA Democrat (Rumors of the demise of the conservative Democrat have been greatly exaggerated)
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To: JusPasenThru

If one has to tell others that he is a "decent guy", he isn't.


11 posted on 11/10/2004 4:34:16 AM PST by Preachin' (Where is Murrymom?)
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To: JusPasenThru
Specter speaks: "I'm a pretty decent guy..."

There are millions and millions of aborted (i.e., murdered) children who would have voiced a different opinion if they could after being dismembered, smothered, burned with saline solution, ripped apart, etc.

12 posted on 11/10/2004 4:39:03 AM PST by tame (We should fear those who fear the religious right. Christophobes are DANGEROUS!)
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To: JusPasenThru
I think Hugh Hewitt is correct; Specter ain't a great friend, but he would make one mean enemy.

Now is no time to be intimidated and blackmailed by leftist RINOs.

WE can make Arlen Specter think we are Attila the Hun.

13 posted on 11/10/2004 4:40:53 AM PST by tame (We should fear those who fear the religious right. Christophobes are DANGEROUS!)
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To: Blessed Charlemagne
if he considers Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Justice Anthony Kennedy to be pro-life, he has worse issues than I thought

No kidding. Specter's list of "pro-life" justices icludes: Chief Justice William Rehnquist, Justice Antonin Scalia, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Justice Anthony Kennedy and Justice Clarence Thomas. That's 5 of the 9 justices. If that was the case, then there wouldn't be much of an abortion debate left. But in his defense, perhaps he confused Bush v. Gore with Roe v. Wade...
14 posted on 11/10/2004 4:42:18 AM PST by counterpunch (The CouNTeRPuNcH Collection - www.counterpunch.us)
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To: JusPasenThru

If Specter joins the democrats, their loss would be our gain.Pubs need to be rid of this fraud.


15 posted on 11/10/2004 4:45:37 AM PST by cynicom (<p)
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To: counterpunch

Prior to his election, Spector was interviewed by two different papers and told them both he was pro-choice! This guy needs to go over to the other side! He is no conservative


16 posted on 11/10/2004 4:52:49 AM PST by 4everontheRight ( "I'm learning to dread one day at a time" --- Charlie Brown)
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To: JusPasenThru

Balony! He is just saying what he thinks is necessary for him to get the Chairman's position.

His original outburst was how he actually felt.

He would have been more comfortable under aerry Presidency as he and John Kerry have more in common than he and President Bush do.

To wit: Abortion, gay marriage, defending terrorists, depriving law abiding citizens of the right to own and possess firearms.


17 posted on 11/10/2004 4:55:39 AM PST by sport
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To: Amalie

No, the cannot. Once he is in the position he is home free.

The Republicans need to deny him the Chairman's position.

Whatever he does after that is up to him.

If he jumps, so what, he votes against us on important matters anyway.


18 posted on 11/10/2004 4:58:44 AM PST by sport
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To: JusPasenThru

Oh so he was just doing a John Kerry impersonation?

OUT!


19 posted on 11/10/2004 5:09:27 AM PST by funkywbr
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To: JusPasenThru

Yup, im with Hugh too. The media is trying to divide us on this and we bit hard. Let's focus on the 2006 senate elections instead.


20 posted on 11/10/2004 5:26:21 AM PST by traviskicks (Poverty has no causes. Only prosperity has causes. - Jane Jacobs)
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