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Democrats Strip Arlen Specter of Committee Rank [GIGGLE TIME!]
NewsMax ^ | MAY 6, 2009 | Staff

Posted on 05/07/2009 8:09:40 AM PDT by Turret Gunner A20

Sen. Arlen Specter was unexpectedly stripped of his seniority Tuesday night in a humiliating blow from Democrats who earlier had welcomed the former Pennsylvania Republican’s defection from the GOP. The move not only strips the five-term senator of his legislative clout but also hampers his ability to persuade voters he can still bring influence to issues in Pennsylvania as he approaches election there in 2010. Specter lashed back Wednesday, strongly suggesting he had been betrayed.

In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, Specter said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., had promised him that his seniority would be preserved.

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... Arlen Specter has betrayed the party that supported him for decades, only to be apparently betrayed by the party that seduced him to defect.

Couldn't have happened to a more deserving slimeball.

1 posted on 05/07/2009 8:09:40 AM PDT by Turret Gunner A20
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To: Turret Gunner A20

He always can reload his magic bullet and put it to use on himself.


2 posted on 05/07/2009 8:10:39 AM PDT by junta (The Left must be divided and conquered one cult at a time.)
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To: Turret Gunner A20

The Specter of defeat.


3 posted on 05/07/2009 8:11:15 AM PDT by hoosierham (Waddaya mean Freedom isn't free ?;will you take a credit card?)
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To: Turret Gunner A20

This post will give you an indication on how Dems think:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2246105/posts


4 posted on 05/07/2009 8:11:30 AM PDT by US Navy Vet
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I wonder when he’ll decide that he ‘really’ wants to stay as a Republican, and come begging forgiveness? I have no doubt that the spineless Republicans in Congress would welcome him back.


5 posted on 05/07/2009 8:11:44 AM PDT by Hodar (Who needs laws .... when this "feels" so right?)
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Specter lashed back Wednesday, strongly suggesting he had been betrayed.

Welcome to the Dimocrat Party Arlen. Have a good time, you deserve it.

6 posted on 05/07/2009 8:11:52 AM PDT by ladtx ( "Never miss a good chance to shut up." - - Will Rogers)
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Hey, Arlen, just wait until the Dems run someone against you in the primary, send you no support, and essentially kick you to the curb.

Could not happen to a more deserving guy.


7 posted on 05/07/2009 8:12:09 AM PDT by Andyman (The truth shall make you FReep.)
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Suuuure, you moderates - you can trust and negotiate with democrats!

NOT!


8 posted on 05/07/2009 8:12:13 AM PDT by grobdriver (Proud Member, Party Of No! No Socialism - No Fascism - Nobama - No Way!)
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To: Turret Gunner A20

This is priceless. I love it because there is justice in it. Thank you God. Specter gets a taste of what he’s been shoving down our throats for the last few decades.


9 posted on 05/07/2009 8:12:14 AM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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Just love it!

They should throw him under the bus!!!


10 posted on 05/07/2009 8:12:16 AM PDT by nmh (Intelligent people recognize Intelligent Design (God).)
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"Arlen, you can't spend your whole life worrying about your mistakes! You f'd up - you trusted us! Hey, make the best of it! Maybe we can help."

11 posted on 05/07/2009 8:12:18 AM PDT by dfwgator (1996 2006 2008 - Good Things Come in Threes)
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Don’t worry, I don’t think Arlen will have to put up with it very long.


12 posted on 05/07/2009 8:13:01 AM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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“Specter lashed back Wednesday, strongly suggesting he had been betrayed.”

Poor baby!

You’re dealing with those JUST LIKE YOU!


13 posted on 05/07/2009 8:13:11 AM PDT by nmh (Intelligent people recognize Intelligent Design (God).)
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"Democrats Strip Arlen Specter of Committee Rank"

Amazing. A 30-year veteran of the Senate, allegedly filled with wisdom and experience, and he is duped by leftists. He actually TRUSTED them.

What a dipsh-t.

14 posted on 05/07/2009 8:13:19 AM PDT by tom h
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“Specter lashed back Wednesday, strongly suggesting he had been betrayed.”

Poor baby!

You’re dealing with those JUST LIKE YOU!


15 posted on 05/07/2009 8:13:23 AM PDT by nmh (Intelligent people recognize Intelligent Design (God).)
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"Specter lashed back Wednesday, strongly suggesting he had been betrayed."

Seems the good Senator doesn't approve of treachery when he's on the receiving end.

16 posted on 05/07/2009 8:13:26 AM PDT by VR-21 (Think it's time we stop, Hey what's that sound.....)
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“[GIGGLE TIME!]”

tee hee hee!!!

Serves him right the spineless son of a hound dog!


17 posted on 05/07/2009 8:13:32 AM PDT by villagerjoel ("Income tax is involuntary servitude" - Ron Paul)
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18 posted on 05/07/2009 8:13:39 AM PDT by paterfamilias
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To: Turret Gunner A20
How's your new House workin' out for ya there Snarlin?


19 posted on 05/07/2009 8:14:36 AM PDT by tflabo (Truth or Tyranny)
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Delightful. Wonder if McCain, Snowe, and Collins are paying atten?


20 posted on 05/07/2009 8:15:07 AM PDT by Mamzelle (BRING CAMERA EQUIP TO TEA PARTIES--TAPE THE DISRUPTORS)
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