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Specter struggles over Alito hearings {Arlen is having an “inner struggle”]
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| December 15, 2005
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Posted on 12/15/2005 11:26:32 AM PST by johnny7
Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., says he doesn't know how he will vote at the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is trying to resolve his inner struggle arising from his deeply held political beliefs, his personal ties to Alito and his loyalty to the Republican Party, reports USA Today.
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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 109th; alito; jowlboy; orangehair; scottishlaw
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What a putrid POS!
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:26:34 AM PST
by
johnny7
To: johnny7
Great! Now the 'rats think they can sink him in committee.
To: All
He's either qualified or he's not, Senator.
What's the inner struggle?
To: johnny7
Maybe he take some meds for that?
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:28:41 AM PST
by
yobid
(What we have here is a failure to communicate)
To: johnny7
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is trying to resolve his inner struggle arising from his deeply held -- liberal -- political beliefs, his -- disposable -- personal ties to Alito and his -- imaginary -- loyalty to the Republican Party, reports USA Today.
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:29:13 AM PST
by
TChris
("Unless you act, you're going to lose your world." - Mark Steyn)
To: johnny7
It's the PRESIDENT's pick, not yours! Oh that this tortured soul were removed from office.
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:29:14 AM PST
by
Obadiah
To: johnny7
All about abortion. It's amazing how much political energy is wrapped up in that one issue.
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:29:28 AM PST
by
r9etb
To: johnny7
Arlen is being metrospective..
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:29:39 AM PST
by
RTINSC
(Being Offended is the Natural Consequence of Leaving Your Home...)
To: yobid
Inner struggle?
He needs to come out of the closet and admit....he is a MOONBAT in a cheap suit
To: Madeleine Ward
Why can't he just be REMOVED from the judiciary and I don't care if he jumps parties. He's not doing us any favors as a Republican. Smack the guy!
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:30:18 AM PST
by
caffe
To: johnny7
The worst part about this article is that even if the WAPO is making this up, which is entirely possible, Specter will believe it.
The Administration put itself into this bind by supporting Specter for reelection last year. Not only are they stuck with the ungrateful SOB as Judiciary Committee Chairman, but they even have to hope he remains healthy, or they will have to contend with his replacement, Senator Rendell.
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:33:16 AM PST
by
blau993
(Labs for love; .357 for Security.)
To: Madeleine Ward
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:33:21 AM PST
by
Frank_Discussion
(May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
To: johnny7
Bingo! What struggle? Alito is well-qualified. He abides by the letter of the constitution. He was nominated by the POTUS, who represents YOUR party. What's wrong with you, Specter? Rat got your tongue?
It's time to remove Specter from the judiciary committee. Can't someone do something about this POS?
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:34:04 AM PST
by
goresalooza
(Nurses Rock!)
To: johnny7
Specter needs a swift kick in his sphincter.
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:36:54 AM PST
by
b4its2late
(There are good terrorists - dead ones.)
To: goresalooza; All
If he dies... does Rendell pick his successor?
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:37:58 AM PST
by
johnny7
(“Check out the big brain on Brett!”)
To: johnny7
Good question...but hopefully Lynn Swann will beat Rendell this coming year. LOL.
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:41:51 AM PST
by
goresalooza
(Nurses Rock!)
To: johnny7
This is all political posturing. In the end, it will come down to whether his vote is needed or not. If there are over 51 votes, Arlen will vote against. If his vote is required to put Alito over the top, I think the president can count on getting it.
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:43:43 AM PST
by
Antoninus
(Hillary smiles every time a Freeper trashes Rick Santorum)
To: johnny7
Men of principle don't have "inner struggles" over situations like this.
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:49:32 AM PST
by
Alberta's Child
(What it all boils down to is that no one's really got it figured out just yet.)
To: Obadiah
"It's the PRESIDENT's pick, not yours!"
Yeah, so was Harry...
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:49:37 AM PST
by
lugsoul
("Try not to be sad." - Laura Bush)
To: johnny7
Sigh, snarlin arlen is about to strike again.
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posted on
12/15/2005 11:56:38 AM PST
by
SDGOP
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