SPECTOR'S PARTY SWITCH
President Obama received a 100th day present of sorts as Pennsylvania's moderate Republican Senator, Arlen Spector, announced that he is joining the Democratic party. In theory this gets him closer to the 60 votes needed to forestall a Senate filibuster.
Senator Spector is no stranger to switching sides. He started in Philadelphia politics as a Democrat, switching to Republican when District Attorney there. More recently, after opposing the Bush warrantless wiretapping he did an about face on the issue, betraying those who praised him for protecting civil liberties.
Spector's defection makes the Republican's big tent look more like a pup tent.
Although his support is never certain, The Democrats will undoubtedly welcome Spector into their party. However, it is unlikely that they will ever bestow on him the Congeniality Award.u
In fact, many Democrats are already experiencing Buyer's Remorse. Mr Spector has already voted against President Obama's budget and Democratic supported legislation allowing bankruptcy courts to help beleaguered homeowners.
President Obama received a 100th day present of sorts as Pennsylvania's moderate Republican Senator, Arlen Spector, announced that he is joining the Democratic party. In theory this gets him closer to the 60 votes needed to forestall a Senate filibuster.
Senator Spector is no stranger to switching sides. He started in Philadelphia politics as a Democrat, switching to Republican when District Attorney there. More recently, after opposing the Bush warrantless wiretapping he did an about face on the issue, betraying those who praised him for protecting civil liberties.
Spector's defection makes the Republican's big tent look more like a pup tent.
Although his support is never certain, The Democrats will undoubtedly welcome Spector into their party. However, it is unlikely that they will ever bestow on him the Congeniality Award.u
In fact, many Democrats are already experiencing Buyer's Remorse. Mr Spector has already voted against President Obama's budget and Democratic supported legislation allowing bankruptcy courts to help beleaguered homeowners.
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