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Why Toomey challenge of Sen. Specter is ill-advised:"Republicans will lose seat to Dems"
Morning Call ^ | 3/8/03 | Charles Snelling

Posted on 03/08/2003 5:28:17 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta

I think it is fair to say that I'm something of an old hand at observing the political process. I was first elected as a Republican committeeman 50 years ago! A half century is time enough to learn the rules.

The Republican primary battle between U.S. Rep. Pat Toomey and four-term Sen. Arlen Specter is unseemly, and bad for the party.

(Excerpt) Read more at mcall.com ...


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KEYWORDS: 2004; arlenspecter; einhorn; iraeinhorn; notproven; pasenate; specter; toomey; unicornkiller; ussenate
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My own view is that Toomey doesn't have one chance in 50 of beating Specter in a primary.
1 posted on 03/08/2003 5:28:17 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: William Creel
ping
2 posted on 03/08/2003 5:29:55 AM PST by agitator (Ok, mic check...line one...)
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To: Owl_Eagle; BlackRazor; pittsburgh gop guy; fatima; Physicist; Lancey Howard; Petronski; ...
*Ping!

The key thing for Republicans is that if Toomey were to win, he would not have one chance in a million of election in November. Republicans would simply lose the seat to the Democrats, which would be a disaster for the president, who also will be running in 2004.

3 posted on 03/08/2003 5:32:00 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: Dr. Scarpetta
The Dems will root for Toomey just like the Repubs are rooting for Sharpton. Both will lose and in both cases, a Dem will win. A RINO is always better than a Democrat. If it were not for RINOs, the DEMs would control both houses of Congress.
4 posted on 03/08/2003 5:38:20 AM PST by Consort
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To: Dr. Scarpetta
Specter voted against Bork's confirmation.

His one major accomplishment since - he lost half of his brain.
5 posted on 03/08/2003 5:39:59 AM PST by A Vast RightWing Conspirator
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To: Dr. Scarpetta
Conservative pro gun pro life Rick Santorum took on dem incumbent Liberal anti gun pro abortion Harris Wolford in 94 and trounced him
6 posted on 03/08/2003 5:41:31 AM PST by uncbob ( building tomorrow)
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To: Dr. Scarpetta
From the article: So, why is Toomey running? I believe it is a combination, on Toomey's part, of ideological zealotry and unbridled ambition. The key elements of Toomey's campaign are already emerging. They combine extreme fiscal conservancy with a religious-right view on women's issues. Specter, as a senator, has a record of being a more moderate candidate than Toomey. Still, Specter is well within the norm of Republican thought and belief.

For someone who brags about 50 years of republican activism he sure hasn't learned much has he?

I agree a Toomey candidacy could be a disaster for PA R's. But on the other hand, I can't stand Specter. He is NOT republican mainstream.

7 posted on 03/08/2003 5:46:02 AM PST by NEPA
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To: baseballmom; Doctor Raoul; I'mPeach
*Ping

Every so often, a political party puts its ideological extremes to the fore, to its detriment.

8 posted on 03/08/2003 5:46:46 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: A Vast RightWing Conspirator
His one major accomplishment since -- he lost half of his brain.

He should retire the other half.

9 posted on 03/08/2003 5:48:10 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: uncbob

What happens when a RINO lets a Democrat run to his right.


What happens when a true conservative runs against that same Democrat.
What happens when the Democrats decide the reason they lost was because their previous candidate wasn't liberal enough.


10 posted on 03/08/2003 5:50:26 AM PST by Vigilanteman
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To: uncbob
Conservative pro gun pro life Rick Santorum took on dem incumbent Liberal anti gun pro abortion Harris Wolford in 94 and trounced him.

Now Santorum is supporting Specter.

11 posted on 03/08/2003 5:52:07 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: NEPA
Spector voted against Clinton impeachment

Spector voted for Clinton's gun ban

I want him gone, even if it costs the Senate seat. Better an open enemy than a traitor in your own camp

12 posted on 03/08/2003 5:55:32 AM PST by SauronOfMordor (Heavily armed, easily bored, and off my medication)
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To: Dr. Scarpetta

Health Problems


"they found a growth in my head somewhere between [the size of] a golf ball and a tennis ball. I was very fortunate that it was benign." The benign tumor was removed, but it is legitimate, we feel, to wonder if brain damage was involved. Specter is, however, by all accounts a very sharp guy and probably had some to spare.

Sources:

Interview in San Francisco Chronicle, May 14, 1995 UNDER CONSTRUCTION

13 posted on 03/08/2003 5:56:21 AM PST by A Vast RightWing Conspirator
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To: A Vast RightWing Conspirator
The benign tumor was removed, but it is legitimate, we feel, to wonder if brain damage was involved.

I predict that sheer EXHAUSTION will hamper specter in the primary.

14 posted on 03/08/2003 6:00:00 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: SauronOfMordor
Spector voted against Clinton impeachment.

The powers-that-be have been letting him get away with his arrogance.

15 posted on 03/08/2003 6:02:23 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: Vigilanteman
"Charles D. Snelling is a Lehigh Valley entrepreneur and Republican Party activist."

His e-mail address is cdsnelling@nni.com
16 posted on 03/08/2003 6:04:10 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: NEPA
But on the other hand, I can't stand Specter.

Did you see him in the Senate the other day yelling at Robert Muller?

17 posted on 03/08/2003 6:06:49 AM PST by Dr. Scarpetta
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To: Dr. Scarpetta
Now Santorum is supporting Specter

And he also supported pro abortion pro gun control Jim greenward from Bucks County but at least he votes OK

My post was referring to Tatums chances of winning
18 posted on 03/08/2003 6:08:26 AM PST by uncbob ( building tomorrow)
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To: uncbob
OOPS TOOMEY
19 posted on 03/08/2003 6:08:52 AM PST by uncbob ( building tomorrow)
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To: SauronOfMordor
Better an open enemy than a traitor in your own camp
 
Couldn't have said it better myself, Sauron! 
 
   

Owl_Eagle

”Guns Before Butter.”

20 posted on 03/08/2003 6:13:01 AM PST by End Times Sentinel
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