Sen. Arlen Specter Switches to the Democratic Party

I thought I should share the good news, the fat lady has sung for the GOP. Point, Game, Set, Match! Change Wins!

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.

Heard him on the Stern show a few weeks back and I had to keep reminding myself he was a Republican. He also sounded disillusioned with the Rep. party in general.

Here's a link as to his possible reasoning.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/senate/specter-to-switch-parties.html?hpid=topnews (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thefix/senate/specter-to-switch-parties.html?hpid=topnews)

It is true that Pennsylvania is an increasingly liberal state and they could have produced a strong moderate dem candidate. This decision is probably more about self-preservation than anything else

You know, it's kinda hard not to leave when party "leaders" are talking about not supporting you and there's some guy in your home state they're all cheering for to beat you in the primaries. RINO or not every man has his pride. The fact that recent polls show GOP self-identification around ~21% of the electorate doesn't hurt his chances either. I suspect Obama will camping for him and he will have the full support of the Democratic machine behind him. So long as he votes with the Dems he'll easily win next year.

This is awesome! I can't wait to hear what Rush Limbaugh has to say about this!

Does anyone know the best way to get to Myrtle Beach from Tidewater Va?

Does anyone know the best way to get to Myrtle Beach from Tidewater Va?

I made it too easy

I made it too easy
Actually I was looking up directions when I read this post so it was pretty easy. While you guys are working the next few days I'll be in sunny (well thats if we don't get smoked out) SC with 15 friends playing golf for 5 days. I get back Sunday night and Monday is my birthday and I'm going fishing for the day. Tuesday the 5th when I get back to the office I'm having new computers installed and will have to deal with that for two days.

Actually I was looking up directions when I read this post so it was pretty easy. While you guys are working the next few days I'll be in sunny (well thats if we don't get smoked out) SC with 15 friends playing golf for 5 days. I get back Sunday night and Monday is my birthday and I'm going fishing for the day. Tuesday the 5th when I get back to the office I'm having new computers installed and will have to deal with that for two days.

Uhh...thanks for posting your itinerary (?)