Specter switched parties, now a Democrat...

[Timothy]

No big suprise...still sucks though, lets hope the check bounces from his payolla...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30456741/

[tombogan03884]

He always voted like one. Arlen Specter was one of the Warren Commission investigators, shortly afterward he runs for office and wins (with lots of party help) Gerry Ford made out best though, He went from the Warren Commission staff to pres.

[Timothy]

All the more reason to focus on the Senate and House races in 2010.  They have their "filibuster proof" number now and we cannot stop what is likely to happen!

[Hazcat]

POS!  (not that we'll miss him) but switching parties WHILE in office should be illegal.

I am SURE he got all kinds of perks for this as Spector was always in it only for himself, not his electorate.

[Timothy]

POS!  (not that we'll miss him) but switching parties WHILE in office should be illegal.

I am SURE he got all kinds of perks for this as Spector was always in it only for himself, not his electorate.

Considering these people are elected based mainly on party affiliation, I agree.

They want to switch, wait till the term expires and step back up to the plate! 

Benedict Arnold sumbitch.....

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[ericire12]

Treason

[1776 Rebel]

Actually a pretty good deal...it's always been a liberal Republican trying to out liberal a liberal Democrat. At least this opens a spot for a conservative Republican to run againist him in the general election. No guarantees but better than nothing.

[ericire12]

Actually a pretty good deal...it's always been a liberal Republican trying to out liberal a liberal Democrat. At least this opens a spot for a conservative Republican to run againist him in the general election. No guarantees but better than nothing.

Yeah, it levels the playing field come election time

[tt11758]

They have their "filibuster proof" number now and we cannot stop what is likely to happen!

Could this be the SECOND "shot heard 'round the world".........the beginning of he second American Revolution?

[ericire12]

He just did a press conference and the bottom line here is that he is an angry bitter old man. He basically said he made this move as a desperate attempt to keep his Senate seat. DUH!

Well at least when election time comes he will lose his seat to a Republican and not a Democrat.