"I'm a loyal Democrat. I support your agenda."

[jefferson_dem]

Bonus Quote of the Day

"I'm a loyal Democrat. I support your agenda."

-- Sen. Arlen Specter, quoted by ABC News, in a phone conversation with President Obama about switching parties.

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2009/04/28/bonus_quote_of_the_day.html

[Beetwasher]

1. Yes, I Really DO Expect He Will Play A LOT OF BALL

Not everything, not all the time, but trust me, this WILL be a net gain. It is in his best interest to support the VERY POPULAR AGENDA of the VERY POPULAR PRESIDENT.

[Enrique]

2. Obama worked his Black Muslin voodoo on him!

:scared:

[SemiCharmedQuark]

4. Obama haz the hypnotisms!

[jefferson_dem]

9. Obi-Wan's got nothin' on Barack! "These are not the droids you are looking for"...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnjaUoR15dU

[redstate_democrat]

5. Bwahahaha!

:rofl:

[YOY]

6. Tahts why he wuz sacricifing pigs in teh wite house!

n.t.

[bdamomma]

18. .....................

:rofl:

[babylonsister]

3. Whoa! Laughing here... that's so Arlen. nt

[thatsrightimirish]

7. 1000 post!

Anyway this is really a shocking decision. I really hope he changes his mind on EFCA, it won't be the first time.

[AtomicKitten]

8. "I support your agenda." We'll hold him to that. n/t

[AspenRose]

11. We sure as hell will!

[bdamomma]

20. oh yes, he will and he will not pull the wool over our eyes!!

[avaistheone1]

25. That will be when pigs fly.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

10. Good for him! Welcome Arlen Specter.

He's secretly wanted to be a Democrat for years. Now he can follow through with his better instincts instead of pulling away from them at the last moment. I think he will.

[ClarkUSA]

12. That's more than we can say about Evan Bayh. At least Spector voted for the stimulus plan.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

13. Good point. nt

[Laelth]

14. He said what? I am incredulous.

If Specter said that, it speaks volumes about the power of the President. He is bad to the bone.

:dem:

-Laelth

[blueclown]

15. I support your agenda...

... except for EFCA, Dawn Johnsen and numerous other things.

[Solomon]

16. Specter is a loose cannon if ever there was one.

[bdamomma]

17. hmm.....I'm taking what he said with many grains of salt.

[cascadiance]

19. Um.... Arlen! How about supporting the Employee Free Choice Act! Otherwise you're a fraud!

[bdamomma]

21. and then we will all be saying he should have stayed a repig.

once a repig always a repig!!

[flpoljunkie]

22. The Nation's John Nichols thinks Specter can help mold a bill which will pass.

I hope one that does not gut EFCA!

A Liberal Democrat Returns to the Fold
posted by John Nichols

Specter's first test will come on the issue of the Employee Free Choice Act. Despite a history of working closely with labor -- and enjoying union backing in key contests -- the Pennsylvania senator sided with Republicans in saying he would support a filibuster to block the pro-labor legislation.

Presumably, the party switch will free Specter from the pressure to maintain his credibility -- and fund-raising prospects with big business interests -- by blocking labor law reforms that he knows are necessary. The senator says now that his position on EFCA is unchanged, but don't take him too seriously.
Watch for the newest Democrat to be at the center of a move to tinker with the measure just enough to secure not just his vote but that of straying Democratic senators such as Arkansan Blanche Lincoln. (In fact, while Specter will need some cover for an EFCA switch, it will undoubtedly be easier to bring him over than Lincoln.)

And watch for Specter to start flying his liberal flag on a number of high-profile issues.

http://www.thenation.com/blogs/state_of_change/430835/a_liberal_democrat_returns_to_the_fold?rel=hpbox

[quiller4]

24. I don't think he invited Hoffa to a 4 hour meeting yesterday

to continue his opposition. I expect him to support a slightly amended EFCA in the fall.

[nichomachus]

23. Being a Republican is like being bitten by a vampire

You can't just get over it that easily. Check back in a year and we'll see whether he's been as asset or just an ass.