[NeoCaveman]

When I was a Democrat, I despised Specter. Now that I'm a Republican, I still despise him.

Either you were probably a DINO or a blue dog Democrat, I was too (briefly). Even back then I was to the right of most people including Republicans.

OR

It was a visceral reaction to a man who is not very nice. They don't call him Snarlin Arlen for nothing.

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Thank you. I called a spade a spade no matter what party I was in. I feel unconfused now. Thx.