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Arlen Specter Hints He May Spurn GOP (Could we so lucky?)
newsmax ^ | 3/19/09 | David A. Patten

Posted on 03/19/2009 11:04:46 AM PDT by bestintxas

Having rejected Democratic overtures to switch parties, Sen. Arlen Specter is raising the possibility he may spurn the GOP and run as an independent.

“It’s an abstract possibility,” the Pennsylvania Republican also told the Los Angeles Times on Wednesday, regarding an independent bid. “But I am not making any plans on it.”

Specter has suggested he would only do so as a last resort, and would continue to caucus with Republicans.

Specter has been under fire from GOP conservatives particularly in his home state due to his moderate positions. He was one of only three Republican senators who voted for the $787 billion stimulus bill passed by Congress.

After representing the Keystone State for five terms, Specter is expected to face a tough primary battle for the 2010 GOP nomination. One potential rival is former GOP Rep. Patrick J. Toomey, who ran against him in 2004.

Specter, 79, also expects a strong Democratic challenge in the general election, possibly from Rep. Allyson Schwartz, D-Pa.

Specter’s status as a swing vote in the Senate has made him, at least in some quarters, one of its most influential members. In his interview with the Los Angeles Times, Specter appeared to downplay the notion that he might entertain an independent bid.

“It’s a possibility in the sense that almost anything is a possibility,” he said.

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To: Ogie Oglethorpe

Thanks...good to hear about the “sore loser” law in PA. The only chance ol’ Scottish Law has to get re-elected this time around is probably if he bolts the party. Better sooner than later.


41 posted on 03/19/2009 11:58:05 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty (Pretending the Admin Moderator doesn't exist will result in suspension.)
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To: bestintxas

With Specter, Republicans should take the Sam Malone approach from Cheers: “I dumped you first.”


42 posted on 03/19/2009 12:02:10 PM PDT by RatRipper (Opposing the leftists for my family, my friends, and for me.)
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To: bestintxas

Just retire him. The man needs a rest.


43 posted on 03/19/2009 12:02:55 PM PDT by Glenn (Free Venezuela!)
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To: bestintxas
"And now for something completely desired:"


44 posted on 03/19/2009 12:08:17 PM PDT by paulycy (BEWARE the LIBERAL/MEDIA Complex)
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To: bestintxas

How would we ever know the difference?

He’s done.


45 posted on 03/19/2009 12:09:56 PM PDT by SueRae
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To: Reagan69
Thank George Bush for this mess in PA.

Is there a chance that Pat Tilman (?) could win in PA?

Pat Toomey. He's the one that ran against Arlen in the Republican primary, but lost because RNC money went to Arlen.

Pat Tilman is dead. He's the ex-NFL who joined the US Army after Sept 11, 2001 and was killed while serving.

46 posted on 03/19/2009 12:13:29 PM PDT by Frohickey
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To: Ikemeister

“(Ever notice that when you have a Bush as Prez, they leave the GOP in shambles by the time they leave office?).”

It’s the reason why I will never support Jeb, and I don’t care if he is the most conservative of the lot. We just can’t afford another Bush after 12 years of White House regrets with them after the bluster they were like Reagan.

It just runs in their blood, I guess.


47 posted on 03/19/2009 12:14:34 PM PDT by bestintxas (It's great in Texas)
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To: bestintxas
Arlen, and all like him need to leave the party. All of them should either take over and become the party of Arlen, Arnold, Snow wimps etc, or we purge them and rebuild. Either way I don't care any longer, I just don't want to be associated with these ba$tards. No longer Republican, always Conservative!
48 posted on 03/19/2009 12:18:16 PM PDT by c21sac (Live,Love & eat sushi)
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To: GonzoGOP

When is the RNC going to address the open primary problem around the country?


49 posted on 03/19/2009 12:49:55 PM PDT by Blacksheep (The government's not broke.....they still have checks!)
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To: bestintxas
Arlen you Filthy turncoat we do not need you and do not let the door hit you.
50 posted on 03/19/2009 1:03:16 PM PDT by Cheetahcat (Osamabama the Wright kind of Racist!)
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To: Blacksheep
When is the RNC going to address the open primary problem around the country?

You are assuming the Republican Party is, like you, interested in nominating the person the GOP grassroots wants.

You are also probably assuming that, like you, the GOP wants to nominate the most conservative electable candidate.

IMHO, you need to check your assumptions.

51 posted on 03/19/2009 2:21:08 PM PDT by Ogie Oglethorpe (2nd Amendment - the reboot button on the U.S. Constitution)
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To: Ogie Oglethorpe

Maybe a thread per day on the republican primary system reform issue would help us motivate them!

Without it we will continue to get Democrat Lite!

All of the calories and all the taste......bad!


52 posted on 03/20/2009 4:04:46 PM PDT by Blacksheep (The government's not broke.....they still have checks!)
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To: AdmSmith; Berosus; Convert from ECUSA; dervish; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Fred Nerks; george76; ...
Note: this topic is from March 19.
Having rejected Democratic overtures to switch parties, Sen. Arlen Specter is raising the possibility he may spurn the GOP and run as an independent.

53 posted on 04/28/2009 12:35:04 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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