Arlen Specter is the epitome of modern American politics. When you might not win with your current party tag (R-PA) behind your name, change it and hope you can get get elected with another tag.
Which ones is he going to try?
(D-PA)
or
(I-PA)
Whichever will further his political career.
Sen. Patrick Leahy a democrat from vermont said Tuesday that he was notified of Specter's decision that morning and that he got the impression that "a great party left him, not the other way around."
That party Sen. Leahy speaks of left it's ideals a long time ago, but they were on the brink of making the same mistakes Sen. Specter did. Hopefully, the Pensylvanians from his district will replace him with someone who believes in the ideals of this country, and will work FOR the people.
I think it's about time that all American's realize that the government works for us. We do not answer to them, they answer to us. We need to hold politicians accountable to their constituents, and when neccesary replace them when they fail to speak for the people, and work only to further their political gain.
Sadly, I am not surprised or hurt concerning the party jump of Specter. It is about time the wolf came out of the sheep's clothing.
Even more sadly, is the potential loss of the balance of power between the Halls of Congress and the White House.
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