Posted on 05/05/2009 7:11:59 PM PDT by anniegetyourgun
The Senate dealt a blow tonight to Sen. Arlen Specter's hold on seniority in several key committees, a week after the Pennsylvanian's party switch placed Democrats on the precipice of a 60-seat majority.
In a unanimous voice vote, the Senate approved a resolution that added Specter to the Democratic side of the dais on the five committees on which he serves, an expected move that gives Democrats larger margins on key panels such as Judiciary and Appropriations.
(Excerpt) Read more at voices.washingtonpost.com ...
Hey Arlen, you’ve been punked!
The Democrats used the old Bait & Switch to perfection.
It’s all on a wheel, baby, it’s all on a wheel.
“Senate Democrats Deny Specter Committee Seniority.”
Boo hoo! Boo hoo! My heart is just breaking into 8 million pieces over this. Boo hoo hoo! O boo hoo hoo!
"The Democrats told me to stand outside....in the rain. Harry didn't even
give me an umbrella. But why is the rain so warm.......and yellow-colored?"
"Arlen, old pal, I hope you can read the cue cards when it comes time to vote.
You vote wrong and it could get real ugly. Nancy might even get out her whip."
"Arlen, Bwaney Fwank's gonna stop by later to welcome you to the party.
It's a Dem tradition---all you have to do is bendover and you get a Slim Jim
and a Slurpee. "
bttt
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