Fleshdancer
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Tue Apr-28-09 01:25 PM
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WOW. Specter just admitted to switching in order to win re-election. |
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:wow:
I've never seen a politician openly admit this before. He's also acknowledging that his decision is angering a lot of republicans.
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Lyric
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Tue Apr-28-09 01:26 PM
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He doesn't answer to them anymore.
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Tue Apr-28-09 01:27 PM
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2. He's Also Subscribing to his Independence |
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If he opposes the Dems often, will they make sure he doesn't succeed as a Dem in PA's primary?
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Occam Bandage
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Tue Apr-28-09 01:28 PM
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3. If the GOP no longer supports moderates, |
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it's more honorable to switch parties than it is to abandon your principles and bow to your frothy base.
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Tue Apr-28-09 01:29 PM
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4. Well, points for honesty. |
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I've always thought of him as a man with quirky honor. He certainly doesn't disdain from the occasional PR cheap shot. But it'll be nice if he's taking his pot shots from our side of the aisle.
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Tue Apr-28-09 01:30 PM
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5. The "bonus" of getting his vote as a GOPher will become a disappointment when he ... |
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Edited on Tue Apr-28-09 01:31 PM by TahitiNut
... votes AGAINST the Dems as a DINO. He'll be aligned with Ben Nelson and Mary Landrieu. The "Gang Of Fourteen" is playing both sides against each other for their own aggrandizement.
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