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brooklynite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 08:19 PM Original message |
Kerry endorses Specter in Pa. Senate primary |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
1. Kerry's wife was Specter's long time colleague from Pennsylvania |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 08:46 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. No. Biden and Reid talked Specter into switching to D and promised support. Sestak will win this, |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. I am working hard to make the outcome in Specter's favor. |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:41 PM Response to Reply #10 |
30. Like anyone else, I write posts that reflect MY read of the matters. I'm allowed that and am |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:10 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. Well, then permit me to tell you again that I think you are wrong. |
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blm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:14 PM Response to Reply #34 |
37. No problem. I'm originally an Ohioan. I get you. : ) |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 03:20 AM Response to Reply #10 |
82. "and like the guy who took on lieberman"? Lamont would have won if lieberman didn't run as an |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 07:29 AM Response to Reply #10 |
84. Democrats in PA are MAD at a DEMOCRAT who is running against a REPUBLICAN? |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 09:49 AM Response to Reply #10 |
95. Yes, when the Party and all the Party's big names support the neocon, the Democrat does |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 09:38 AM Response to Reply #7 |
94. So did Kerry say anything at all about Sestak, character or otherwise? |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:07 PM Response to Reply #1 |
14. Senator Heinz and Senator Specter ran against each other and eventually worked side by side as PA |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 09:52 AM Response to Reply #14 |
96. Spectre has switched Parties twice, but spent most of his career as a Republican. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 09:35 AM Response to Reply #1 |
93. When they were both Republicans, probably. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
2. Sad . . . |
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FreeJG (304 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:33 PM Response to Reply #2 |
29. This is not the first time Kerry has meddled in a dem primary, and supported a DINO!! |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:18 PM Response to Reply #29 |
43. Re the drilling . . . someone here was in great denial of that the other day .... |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:27 PM Response to Reply #43 |
50. when that day comes I am gone. I believe in people having more than one point of view. n/t |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:32 PM Response to Reply #50 |
53. I believe in their supporting democracy, ideals of democracy . . . |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:41 AM Response to Reply #50 |
115. Obviously, since you've posted on this thread that you vote Republican as well as Democrat. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:23 AM Response to Reply #43 |
108. You really want a Republican majority don't you? |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:45 AM Response to Reply #108 |
118. None of us, including you, has any idea who can get elected because the DNC supports only |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:08 AM Response to Reply #118 |
124. Actually, the healthcare bill that actually passed |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 03:14 PM Response to Reply #124 |
157. And today's democrats didn't even bother to try. Actually the GOP 1970 Plan was more progressive. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 04:49 PM Response to Reply #157 |
163. At least on the last, you are wrong |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 04:59 PM Response to Reply #163 |
165. Not for those of us who have to purchase our own. Our prices will |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 06:36 PM Response to Reply #165 |
167. Those with no jobs and no income would seem to qualify under Medicaid |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 08:08 PM Response to Reply #167 |
168. It is considered "income" to withdraw from pension plans and savings. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 12:29 PM Response to Reply #108 |
134. How many red states have turned blue . . . ??? |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:26 PM Response to Reply #29 |
49. Kerry's not going anywhere. Gee you sound just like a Tea Partyer. n/t |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 09:55 AM Response to Reply #29 |
97. If this week is any indication, you may just be correct. Fat chance primarying him, though. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:20 AM Response to Reply #29 |
106. Kerry still is a dedicated environmentalist |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 12:32 PM Response to Reply #106 |
135. Kerry was in the process of writing legislation permitting more offshore oil rigs ... |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 02:28 PM Response to Reply #135 |
149. Kerry won because he was the favorite of the voters in the primaries |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 02:36 PM Response to Reply #149 |
151. They can't blame those senators because they would rather |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 01:50 PM Response to Reply #106 |
144. lol @ some still not |
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Arkana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:25 AM Response to Reply #29 |
127. Thanks, but we MA folks like Kerry right where he is. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 12:36 PM Response to Reply #127 |
136. Expectations were also that Brown would lose . . . isn't that true? |
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Arkana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 12:46 PM Response to Reply #136 |
137. Expectations were that Martha Coakley wouldn't go on vacation for three weeks |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 01:12 PM Response to Reply #137 |
139. Granted I don't know everything about Kerry . . . |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 04:43 PM Response to Reply #139 |
161. yes he was, he was my favorite along with many others of us who helped him |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 02:38 PM Response to Reply #136 |
152. I suspect that people in MA know that Kerry is the leading environmentalist |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 03:16 PM Response to Reply #152 |
158. Good question. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 04:47 PM Response to Reply #158 |
162. Not really - the House bill was attacked as well |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 06:23 PM Response to Reply #162 |
166. Do wish him the best here |
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Inuca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 01:03 PM Response to Reply #29 |
138. Kerry's next?!?!?!? |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 01:14 PM Response to Reply #138 |
140. Do you think the Repugs moved everything to the right by keeping their |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
3. I thought it was determined Kerry praised both guys and didn't endorse in that statement? |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 08:40 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Keyword: Swiftboating |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:13 PM Response to Reply #6 |
19. You are wrong. Kerry's office has confirmed it is an endorsement and |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:25 PM Response to Reply #19 |
26. Haven't judged anyone |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:15 PM Response to Reply #19 |
39. Hmm. Then I would be wrong I guess.This is another time |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:28 PM Response to Reply #39 |
51. Obviously he felt a need to support a friend. n/t |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:39 PM Response to Reply #51 |
54. But apparently Sestak is his friend as well. |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:51 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. True, but obviously it must of come down to who is more qualified |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:26 PM Response to Reply #56 |
76. Ah well, not my problem.I was just curious. |
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bread_and_roses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 06:36 AM Response to Reply #56 |
83. ROFL, it comes down to who's in office right now |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:10 AM Response to Reply #56 |
102. Nah. It comes down to who the fix is in for. It's in for Spectre, more's the pity. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:08 AM Response to Reply #51 |
101. It's not about friends. It's about the deal Obama Biden made with Spectre. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 01:15 PM Response to Reply #51 |
141. And there is quite a question in itself--!! |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:00 AM Response to Reply #39 |
98. I would not judge myself wrong on the basis of something posted by a poster who votes Republican. |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:11 PM Response to Reply #19 |
65. That is what I was saying |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:24 PM Response to Reply #65 |
74. Sorry to be rough on you. You know that I respect your opinion. |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:33 PM Response to Reply #74 |
77. It's ok. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:05 AM Response to Reply #65 |
100. Self Delete. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:02 AM Response to Reply #19 |
99. You vote Republican? |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:08 PM Response to Reply #3 |
15. No, who did you here that from? n/t |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:27 AM Response to Reply #3 |
110. He did - and there is not a statement on his website |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
4. I think that could only hurt him with anti-incumbent sentiments running high |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:12 AM Response to Reply #4 |
103. You'd think Kerry wouldn't raise questions about anyone else's service, wouldn't you? |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
5. Where did this idea that Sestak is a progressive come about |
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onpatrol98 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 08:54 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. LOL...maybe compared to Specter |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:01 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. I will never forgive Biden for interfering with PA poltics. nt |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:13 PM Response to Reply #9 |
20. Actually, Specter has a more progressive record than Sestak. n/t |
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Number9Dream (574 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 02:28 PM Response to Reply #20 |
148. Sestak is much more liberal than Specter - here's proof |
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onpatrol98 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 02:54 PM Response to Reply #20 |
154. Really??? |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:05 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. Because the Progressives are promoting him. He is actually fairly Conservative. |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:10 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. I am still laughing about the invite to a fundraiser I got |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:14 PM Response to Reply #17 |
21. Wow, that certainly says something about Sestak. n/t |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:18 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. I just remembered it and posted it in GD |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:28 PM Response to Reply #13 |
28. Enjoy ;-) |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:20 PM Response to Reply #13 |
46. . . . and I sent Sestak money based on his being more liberal . . . tho will be |
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mrmpa (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:30 PM Response to Reply #13 |
52. Prior to Specter changing parties, Sestak announced |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:50 PM Response to Reply #52 |
55. How do you see Sestak beating Toomey? The man has never run in a state wide general election |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:14 AM Response to Reply #5 |
104. Compared with a long-time Republican like Spectre? |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
8. As a supporter of Specter and a PA resident, I appreciate the endorsement. |
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Doctor_J (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:02 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. The I wish he hadn't dragged Sestak's admirable Admiral record through the mud |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:10 PM Response to Reply #12 |
18. It probably is true nt. |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:18 PM Response to Reply #12 |
23. That was not untrue. Specter is an Army man and I at first questioned this, |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:20 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. If he treated the people under his command |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:11 PM Response to Reply #24 |
36. So again, Specter is right about Sestak. n/t |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:21 AM Response to Reply #23 |
107. Kerry refused to provide his record, too, until after the election was over. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:18 AM Response to Reply #12 |
105. As Kerry well knows from experience. Sad to see him Roving. |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:21 PM Response to Reply #8 |
25. I'm from PA and everyone I have talked with (and others I have heard) say the same thing; |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:26 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Sestak is a an ass |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:43 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. The President and VP should not play favorites in primaries. You know Sestak better than I do, |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:51 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. 2010 is going to be a tough year in PA |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:16 PM Response to Reply #32 |
40. I will agree with you there. I am wondering if it is worth my time to |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:18 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. I'm helping Onorato |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:53 PM Response to Reply #44 |
57. Onorato has my vote too. And, if you think the state party is bad, |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:09 PM Response to Reply #57 |
63. I think that is the story with most of the local parties outside of |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:13 PM Response to Reply #63 |
67. We do need some fresh new ideas and some new faces. n/t |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:14 PM Response to Reply #67 |
69. Yes and when they come in the club chases them out nt. |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:15 PM Response to Reply #69 |
71. Yes, yes, that is exactly what happens. n/t |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 07:42 AM Response to Reply #57 |
86. Really! I couldn't tell as much from listening to you guys. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 07:39 AM Response to Reply #40 |
85. Maybe you should switch sites. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:42 AM Response to Reply #85 |
116. Don't be a jerk |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:52 AM Response to Reply #116 |
120. Yes, we should thank Specter for his "gesture" , then we should back real DEMOCRATS. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:06 AM Response to Reply #120 |
123. Hasn't stimulated anything? |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:45 AM Response to Reply #123 |
131. "but that had no chance of passing" |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 01:29 PM Response to Reply #131 |
142. Single payer, i think not |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 01:39 PM Response to Reply #142 |
143. As evidenced last Thursday, your 401K is only worth whatever ... |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 02:17 PM Response to Reply #143 |
147. You can believe whatever you want |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 02:31 PM Response to Reply #147 |
150. Wow. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 02:41 PM Response to Reply #150 |
153. The Republicans passed the original Medicare bill |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 02:55 PM Response to Reply #153 |
155. The original Medicare bill was just a part of the Social Security package. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 03:08 PM Response to Reply #155 |
156. Almost all the changes - not the original bill - plus the Republicans did not |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 03:17 PM Response to Reply #156 |
159. Um...let me know when those easily made changes occur... |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 04:43 PM Response to Reply #159 |
160. Of course you will be - and likely attacking whoever starts work on it |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 04:58 PM Response to Reply #160 |
164. LOL |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:16 AM Response to Reply #116 |
126. Who in hell rejoiced over Spectre's self serving Party switch and sale of his vote in exchange for |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:01 AM Response to Reply #85 |
122. See Reply #19. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:47 AM Response to Reply #122 |
132. Yup. |
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Ter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:10 PM Response to Reply #31 |
35. In regular primaries, yes |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:20 PM Response to Reply #35 |
45. Specter would be debating Pat Toomey right now |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:58 PM Response to Reply #45 |
58. Specter was not going to stay in a Republican primary with Toomey. |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:02 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. He should have done what Crist did |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:10 PM Response to Reply #60 |
64. Well, then there was that Biden interference. n/t |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:11 PM Response to Reply #64 |
66. Yeah Joe needs to stay the fuck out of PA poltics |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:14 PM Response to Reply #66 |
68. LOL. n/t |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:37 AM Response to Reply #58 |
129. Right, because the polls showed Spectre would lose to Toomey. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:45 AM Response to Reply #35 |
117. True - NO Senator backed Lamont |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:24 PM Response to Reply #31 |
47. It is 30 years of service. And, he did it so he could continue serving the people of PA |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:14 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. Well, I agree that Sesak is an ass, I don't think Specter is quite on that level though. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:25 PM Response to Reply #27 |
48. Agree . . . and pleased to see him go . . . but now we're stuck with Sestak???!!! |
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AllentownJake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:08 PM Response to Reply #48 |
62. He invited me to a fundraiser at McCain's economic adviser's house |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:15 PM Response to Reply #62 |
70. You know what you have with Senator Specter. n/t |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:26 AM Response to Reply #70 |
109. Yep, A man who switches back and forth between Democrat and Republican according to his poll numbers |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 12:24 PM Response to Reply #70 |
133. Yes . . . the man who was a primary aid in coverup and |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:49 AM Response to Reply #27 |
119. Too bad no Democrat is running for Senate in PA, then. |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:07 PM Response to Reply #25 |
33. That ad is dubbed. Specter switch parties because he was no longer wanted in the Republican |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:17 PM Response to Reply #33 |
41. I am thinking: Why didn't he switch to be a Democrat 6 years ago? 12 years ago? |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:01 PM Response to Reply #41 |
59. Because the Republican party was not so pure minded then and he had |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:38 AM Response to Reply #59 |
114. He gave up his principles, too. He changed his votes. |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:31 AM Response to Reply #33 |
111. Nah. He switched because polls showed he would lost the Republican primary. He did the same thing |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:36 AM Response to Reply #25 |
113. That is true without a doubt. Just google. Polls were showing he could not win a Republican primary |
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MgtPA (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 10:18 PM Response to Reply #8 |
42. I agree with everything you've said about Specter. One has to have lived a lifetime in Pa to |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:08 PM Response to Reply #42 |
61. Thank you, as you can see I am out numbered here, but I feel I have to defend the senator |
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icee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 07:58 AM Response to Reply #8 |
88. I agree 100 per cent. I like and respect Senator Specter. He joined |
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unkachuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
16. Is there a Specter haunting Washington? |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:20 PM Response to Original message |
72. I would rather see Sestak in there. nt |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:22 PM Response to Reply #72 |
73. If you don't live in PA, I don't care who you like. But, I have to ask, do you know anything about |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:25 PM Response to Reply #73 |
75. I have never heard anything I had a strong distaste for |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 12:06 AM Response to Reply #75 |
79. Sestak. |
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BootinUp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 12:29 AM Response to Reply #79 |
81. I don't see anything wrong with his voting |
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dugaresa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 08:26 AM Response to Reply #79 |
89. not to nit pick but don't a lot of people work for campaigns for nothing? |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:12 AM Response to Reply #79 |
125. LOL, you criticize Sestak for switching from Independent to Democratic four years ago. |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-10-10 11:51 PM Response to Original message |
78. Here is a link from Harball, where Sestak is evasive and stumbles trying to find |
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MgtPA (390 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 08:59 AM Response to Reply #78 |
91. I saw that live and was less than impressed with Sestak's response/performance. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:00 AM Response to Reply #78 |
121. Actually Mathews comments unintentionally back Sestak not releasing his records |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:42 AM Response to Reply #121 |
130. Matthews is 100% correct. Kerry released his full records only AFTER the 2004 election. |
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karynnj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 01:55 PM Response to Reply #130 |
146. Not true - everything was there in 2004 (all but medical was on his website) |
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Unvanguard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 12:09 AM Response to Original message |
80. Toomey will destroy Specter. The only chance of holding that seat lies with Sestak. |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 07:47 AM Response to Reply #80 |
87. I hope you are working as hard as the other guys in this thread... |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 08:53 AM Response to Original message |
90. So, now that we know what the topic will be for the FIRST hour... |
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CanonRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 09:02 AM Response to Original message |
92. Perfect example of the "Good Ole Boys" club. |
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mvd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
112. Sorry, Kerry. I'm voting for Sestak |
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No Elephants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 11:25 AM Response to Reply #112 |
128. Good for you. I'll be speaking to family members in Pennsylvania today. |
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politicasista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-11-10 01:53 PM Response to Reply #112 |
145. It is ok to disagree |
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