Arlen Specter

[Grace]

Senator Specter is the 3rd current member of the U.S. Senate to switch parties. The others - Richard Shelby of Alabama and Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut. source

Since 1890, there have been 20 Senators who have switched. Senator Specter is the 21st. source

[Puckstop31]

Grace... Its not the switching of parties that bothers me. There is so little difference anymore that it really does not matter anyway. Why should it matter what letter is after a name? Shouldn't they be voting their conscience anyway? Party be darned?

What bothers me is the utter arrogance of his statement. The utter arrogance of just about EVERY person we elect to "lead" us. The obvious contempt for The Constitution.

Why do we need parties anyway? I see them as the vessel that divides us more than anything. Republicans this.... Democrats that... We seem to rarely argue VALUES or Constitutionality anymore. Why?

[Pam]

Why do we need parties anyway? I see them as the vessel that divides us more than anything. Republicans this.... Democrats that... We seem to rarely argue VALUES or Constitutionality anymore. Why?

Good point. Vote the MAN and not the party as I have always done. In Mr. Specter's case unfortunately I think he is just trying to keep his job. He would have been defeated as a Republican. Time will tell if he makes it as a Democrat.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Good point. Vote the MAN and not the party as I have always done.

The MAN....gosh...what about the WOMAN? No votes for her?

[Karen]

The MAN....gosh...what about the WOMAN? No votes for her?

I am sure she meant "the party not the person."

It was not at all a surprise, though people wonder why we don't trust politicians!

[Pam]

The MAN....gosh...what about the WOMAN? No votes for her?

When an acceptable woman runs I will vote for her. As Karen pointed out it will be the person and not the party.

[Edwina's Secretary]

When an acceptable woman runs I will vote for her. As Karen pointed out it will be the person and not the party.

Seriously Pam....no woman who has ever run for office has ever been acceptable? This congress has the highest number of women ever - 17 in the Senate and 74 in the House. And of course, there are women governors.

But I am just shocked to think you consider none of these women acceptable!

I, too, vote for the candidate, not the party. I have voted for a candidate from all different parties but never based on gender.

[Karen]

Seriously Pam....no woman who has ever run for office has ever been acceptable? This congress has the highest number of women ever - 17 in the Senate and 74 in the House. And of course, there are women governors.

But I am just shocked to think you consider none of these women acceptable!

I, too, vote for the candidate, not the party. I have voted for a candidate from all different parties but never based on gender.

Maybe not in Pam's district or State ...

I have been grateful for the past several years, you can remain registered as an Unenrolled (in any certain party) voter in Massachusetts no matter whom you vote for. You used to have to fill out a card after you voted to change back to unenrolled, or you'd suddenly "BE" a D or and R, and they'd flood you with junk mail, phone calls and requests for donations.

When I want a party, I'll throw one, thank you!

[Puckstop31]

The MAN....gosh...what about the WOMAN? No votes for her?

Heck NO! You dang womens belong in da kitchen and fetching me beers.

[sparks19]

Heck NO! You dang womens belong in da kitchen and fetching me beers.

that's right... and my glass is getting empty so CHOP CHOP.

lol

[Puckstop31]

that's right... and my glass is getting empty so CHOP CHOP.

lol

You wound me so..... But....






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