I delve into politics here about once a year. Today is it. I'm not all that political but I'll go ahead and say I'm unimpressed by Arlen Specter's big switch from R to D. It's not all that uncommon. Ronald Reagan switched from D to R. Locally, Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer switched from D to R while in office. I think it cost him his job. Louisiana Congressman Billy Tauzin also switched from D to R right after the 1994 Gingrich-led R sweep. That one bears a little resemblance to Specter's in that he wanted to be on the side that's ahead. I view most of these as expedient and devoid of principle. I can understand disappointment in your party. Geez, who hasn't been disappointed in their party? How that translates into jumping to the side you've been fighting against all your life, particularly when they've just become the majority ... let's just say I'm not buying the Quote of the Day.
Quote of the Day
I'm putting principle at the top of the list
Senator Arlen Specter, D-PA
Blog of the day here.
Quote from said blog: "Sponsored by York Barbell Company, the museum has 8,000 square feet of floor space. You'll see the vast and rich history of the weightlifting sport from as early as Greek Olympic events to the modern rise of female strength athletes."
I suspect that Senator Specter will disappoint Democrats at about the same rate as he disappointed Republicans. And one minor correction:
Senator Arlen Specter, Specter-PA :)
On the other hand, at least he's an honest scumbag (in this instance, anyway.)
Brings back memories of Reagan's 1972 keynote speech about "the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, and the McGovern Party", Dave. :)
I doubt he believes a word he says, Lana.