Senstor Arlen Specter jumps parties

[1911fan]

After thirty plus years as a Republican Senator, albeit, often as a RINO, Specter announced he was jumping the aisle last night.

[nyffman]

In an announcement that shocked colleagues on both sides of the aisle, Specter said he had become increasingly uncomfortable as a moderate in a party dominated by conservatives and would join the Democrats. He bluntly admitted that his decision was tied to his belief that he could not win reelection as a Republican next year.

Aside from the feebleness of mind that aparantly accompanied his advanced years, I think the last part of the above quote pretty much explains his decision. I mean, really? Dominated by conservatives? The party's lurch to the left has cost it more votes than it's gained. Neither of the last two Republican Presidents were all that conservative and their most recent candidate was even further left. Why is this guy even in the game anymore? It'll be interesting to see if his calculated strategy pays off.

[John S.]

Hope the door don't hit him on the way out, and maybe he'll take McCain and his daughter with him, but, the door will hit her fat ass on the way out!

[Paul]

Hope the door don't hit him on the way out, and maybe he'll take McCain and his daughter with him, but, the door will hit her fat ass on the way out!

What does his daughter have anything to do with this?

[gunflint]

She's been bad mouthing conservatives and kissing liberal media ass since the election. She's working hard at her 15 minutes. And she does have a fat ass.

[Holland&Holland]

Ok I get it. But really, making fun of a persons appearance/wieght is all we have?

[Paul]

Ok I get it. But really, making fun of a persons appearance/wieght is all we have?

+1

[yukonjasper]

Aside from my opinion of Specter jumping parties - which is everything that is wrong with American politics, McCain's daughter was quoted and recorded saying "you can Kiss My Fat Ass" I don't remember the context, but it has become a "drop" on some of the conservative talk radio outlets. Hence the reference. She somewhat brought it on herself. Those in the public eye who say stupid things are not worth defending. She put herself out there and now must suffer, as so many do, with the consequences of poor behavior.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meghan_McCain

[R.E.T.]

The conservatives in the Republican party were going to run a strong conservative against him in the primary and it looked like he would lose.He was originally a democrat, but changed parties years ago,

[Pat Cannon]

Girls are supposed to have fat asses.

[Stradawhovious]

Girls are supposed to have fat asses.

[John S.]

Ok I get it. But really, making fun of a persons appearance/wieght is all we have?

She came right out and said on the view whilst bashing conservatives that Ann Coulter can kiss her FAT ASS! sooooooo?

Coulter had said something about her getting fat since the election, so sh was qouted saying that on "The View," you know that talk show that only conservatives are allowed on.

[autobahn]

Ok I get it. But really, making fun of a persons appearance/wieght is all we have?

Welcome to today's Republican Party.

[autobahn]

From these comments then, he has a point.

There's no place for moderates in today's GOP. You're either way on the right or you're not welcome.

That's not a winning strategy, but if that's what the GOP wants to be, it's up to them.

[Holland&Holland]

From these comments then, he has a point.

There's no place for moderates in today's GOP. You're either way on the right or you're not welcome.

That's not a winning strategy, but if that's what the GOP wants to be, it's up to them.

I guess that is why I will stay independent then.