Sen. Arlen Specter Switches to the Democratic Party

GMScud · 04-28-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I was going to post this..but figured you'd want the honors

(bonus points to firstdown if he can turn this political thread into a non-political thread)

Some would argue that Specter left the Republican party a long time ago, others that it left him. Alls I know is for moderate republicans like myself, this is another sign that maybe the GOP just don't want us anymore. But can you win in 2012 without us? Because you couldn't in 2008.

I was going to post an opinion, but then I read the part in bold. 100% agree.

Trample the Elderly · 04-28-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I was going to post this..but figured you'd want the honors

(bonus points to firstdown if he can turn this political thread into a non-political thread)

Some would argue that Specter left the Republican party a long time ago, others that it left him. Alls I know is for moderate republicans like myself, this is another sign that maybe the GOP just don't want us anymore. But can you win in 2012 without us? Because you couldn't in 2008.

Who voted for McCain but moderates? McCain is the ultimate moderate. I didn't vote for him nor did any of the people I know. A few die hards here and there went out but most of the conservatives stayed home. It's your party not ours. If you want to see how many elections moderate Republicans can win you'll have no better example than this past one.

I think you have it the other way around? You don't actually believe the packaging and fluff that they put out about being conservative? They only put that garbage out during elections for the die hards. You can have the Republican party. It stinks!

Specter is a typical floater. He sticks his finger in the wind and sees which way the wind is blowing, no principle, no honor, just strait up political survival.

saden1 · 04-28-2009, 06:26 PM

You really aren't good at math are you TTL?

Trample the Elderly · 04-28-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

You really aren't good at math are you TTL?

Are you talking to me or are you not really good with your spelling?

GTripp0012 · 04-28-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

I'd argue he isn't even a moderate. he isn't fiscally conservative by any stretch. nor socially. I am nto sure how exactly he still thought he was a republican.

He thinks Bill Belichick is unamerican?

dmek25 · 04-28-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I heard he was promised a tour of NY in Air Force One but right now Obama cannot seem to locate his plane.

he knows exactly where that plane is. its flying around, fixing all the bridges that W. tried to burn

saden1 · 04-28-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Are you talking to me or are you not really good with your spelling?

Admittedly my spelling skills is so-so at best but my math skills are super sharp. You?

Hog1 · 04-28-2009, 08:41 PM

Didn't Joe say that about his players? Like "his math skills are Super Sharp" !!!

Trample the Elderly · 04-28-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Admittedly my spelling skills is so-so at best but my math skills are super sharp. You?

What are you getting at Saden?

SmootSmack · 04-28-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

You really aren't good at math are you TTL?

No kidding

TheSmurfs22 · 04-28-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I heard he was promised a tour of NY in Air Force One but right now Obama cannot seem to locate his plane.

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Obama thinks it may be over one of the 57 states. Either way it is Bush's fault.

TheSmurfs22 · 04-28-2009, 11:01 PM

Just curious why Barry, Nancy and Harry want to deal with the healthcare issue behind closed doors and not let it hit the House/Senate floor.

70Chip · 04-28-2009, 11:42 PM

It's not uncommon for someone in Specter's posotion to switch parties. Several Democrats became Reepulicans in the mid 90s so they could protect their seats and be in the majority. Specter is older than dinosaur crap and he's had the cancer twice, so it's not likely that he will be in the Senate for too long as a member of any political party.

tryfuhl · 04-29-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I was going to post this..but figured you'd want the honors

(bonus points to firstdown if he can turn this political thread into a non-political thread)

Some would argue that Specter left the Republican party a long time ago, others that it left him. Alls I know is for moderate republicans like myself, this is another sign that maybe the GOP just don't want us anymore. But can you win in 2012 without us? Because you couldn't in 2008.

How any true conservative can align themselves with the Republican party at this time is completely beyond me. I mean other than the whole thing that we'll be completely communist by tomorrow that is.

tryfuhl · 04-29-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

Didn't Arlen Spector start off as a Democrat? Spector and Collin Powell can take a hike. Now if the Republicans could only get rid of McCain I would consider voting for them, until then they can keep on losing. It doesn't really matter anyway. They're already cramming down the uber-liberal agenda? I'm not upset because Bush had a BS liberal agenda too. What's the difference?

He did; and you really won't see much of a change.

04-28-2009, 06:26 PM	#18
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04-28-2009, 08:41 PM	#23
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 8,372	Re: Sen. Arlen Specter Switches to the Democratic Party Didn't Joe say that about his players? Like "his math skills are Super Sharp" !!! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... Win! Always win! By fair means or foul, by soft words and hard deeds... by treachery, by cunning, by malpractice... but always win--Edward Teach

04-28-2009, 11:01 PM	#27
TheSmurfs22 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staunton, VA Posts: 957	Re: Sen. Arlen Specter Switches to the Democratic Party Just curious why Barry, Nancy and Harry want to deal with the healthcare issue behind closed doors and not let it hit the House/Senate floor.

04-28-2009, 11:42 PM	#28
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 42 Posts: 3,048	Re: Sen. Arlen Specter Switches to the Democratic Party It's not uncommon for someone in Specter's posotion to switch parties. Several Democrats became Reepulicans in the mid 90s so they could protect their seats and be in the majority. Specter is older than dinosaur crap and he's had the cancer twice, so it's not likely that he will be in the Senate for too long as a member of any political party. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

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