Profs: Vote by Specter for Stimulus Bill Smart

Times Leader ^ | 2/11/09 | Andrew M. Seder

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Strategic moves, rather than political ones, have helped U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter become the longest-serving senator in Pennsylvania history.

A conservative Republican will undoubtedly challenge Specter in the primary next year, said Keystone College political science professor Jeff Brauer.

In Brauer’s estimation, Specter’s vote was strategically sound and can be used as a future talking point about how he put the good of the economy and Pennsylvania ahead of any political party.

Tom Baldino, political science professor at Wilkes University, agreed with Brauer that the vote was “a very smart thing to do.”

Brauer said Democratic gains have been made in leaps and bounds in Pennsylvania the past few years, as they hold the governor’s mansion, the state House and one U.S. Senate seat.

He said Democratic candidates should be chomping at the bit at the prospect of facing a Republican in Pennsylvania next year.

But thanks to Specter’s moderate voting record, his pro-choice stance and his success in bringing home millions upon millions of dollars to Pennsylvania, Specter has always been able to siphon votes from Democrats and secure those of moderate Republicans.

[Maceman]

But thanks to Specter’s moderate voting record, his pro-choice stance and his success in bringing home millions upon millions of dollars to Pennsylvania, Specter has always been able to siphon votes from Democrats and secure those of moderate Republicans.

Fat lotta good.

[trickyricky]

"I’d be willing to bet that this is Specter’s last dance"

He is one vile piece of garbage.

I'd vote for a democrat just to see his rotten ass get turned out.

[jws3sticks]

Michigan is just like Pennsylvania but without the “glitter”!

[Dr. Scarpetta]

[jveritas]

Exactly.

[GBA]

By continuing to elect and support pod spawn like Specter and Murtha, Pennsylvania demonstrates that there is no low too low to go to suck up government money.

[xsmommy]

conservative Republican will undoubtedly challenge Specter in the primary next year, said Keystone College political science professor Jeff Brauer. In Brauer’s estimation, Specter’s vote was strategically sound and can be used as a future talking point about how he put the good of the economy and Pennsylvania ahead of any political party. Tom Baldino, political science professor at Wilkes University, agreed with Brauer that the vote was “a very smart thing to do.”

Where are they digging these bozos up to comment?? i am from PA and never heard of these schools. Not that i'd be any more impressed with their opinions were they from Villanova, Penn State or Pitt [my alma mater] but good grief!

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Too many people here in RURAL PA also want handouts.

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

Fixed it:
But thanks to Specter’s moderate voting record, his pro-DEATH stance and his success in bringing home millions upon millions of PORK dollars to Pennsylvania, Specter has always been able to siphon votes from OTHER Democrats

[Dr. Scarpetta]

That’s more truthful...

[From The Deer Stand]

I can’t wait to send a campaign contribution to any opponent of Specter in the next election.

[stefeb]

There is a growing movement in PA to fight the liberal mindset. One such organization is http://www.conservativeallies.com/

Conservative are in PA, and our numbers are growing.

[parthian shot]

You could almost fame this picture and call it;

“THE POLITICAL ELITE”

[wastoute]

His vote is actually very stupid because he will have to spend all his resources fighting a difficult primary battle only to lose to the Democrat. Good riddance to RINO.

Molon Labe!

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Conservative are in PA, and our numbers are growing.

What county are you in?

[Dr. Scarpetta]

His vote is actually very stupid because he will have to spend all his resources fighting a difficult primary battle only to lose to the Democrat.

Specter's arrogant, so he's not worried about that.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Those ‘political elitists’ in the picture should retire like normal people do, but they won’t because they love the power.

[MrB]

It’s not good for the economy, it’s good for Arlen Specter.

Politicians like this really make me sick, but the upside is that their lives are uncomfortable because they have to come up with a “cover reason” when they make a move like this.

People with principles that hold them and vote them don’t have to remember what lie they just told.

[Carl LaFong]

Ah, Poli-Sci professors. They’re the ones that make this country move!!

[jveritas]

I hope so.