Or both? Arlen Specter didn't much hide the fact that the reason he switched to the Democratic party was because he figured he would then at least stand a chance to be re-elected. He's still struggling.
The political whirlwind that surrounded Sen. Arlen Specter ’s switch from the Republican to Democratic party had him forgetting which team he is rooting for in 2010.But after voicing support for Republican Norm Coleman in his contested Minnesota Senate race, Specter said he misspoke in a New York Times magazine interview and is supporting Democrats.
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Asked whether he cared about a shortage of Jewish Republicans in the Senate, Specter replied: “I sure do. There’s still time for the Minnesota courts to do justice and declare Norm Coleman the winner.”
But questioned outside the Senate chamber Tuesday, Specter said the comment was a mistake.
“In the swirl of moving from one caucus to another, I have to get used to my new teammates,” he said. “I’m ordinarily pretty correct in what I say. I’ve made a career of being precise. I conclusively misspoke.”
Asked who he’s backing now in elections, Specter said, “I’m looking for more Democratic members. Nothing personal.”
The Senate dealt a blow tonight to Sen. Arlen Specter's hold on seniority in several key committees, a week after the Pennsylvanian's party switch placed Democrats on the precipice of a 60-seat majority.[...]
Democrats placed Specter in one of the two most junior slots on each of the five committees for the remainder of this Congress, which goes through December 2010. Democrats have suggested that they will consider revisiting Specter's seniority claim at the committee level only after the midterm elections next year.
Gee what woke them and can we get some more out of them before their woody goes away?
Somebody else has yet to find his.
As [Reporter Jake] Tapper put it, is there “anything that Specter could do” that would persuade Obama not to back him against a Democrat “more in line with the president’s priorities”?[Obama Press Secretary] Gibbs’ answer: Not really. “Senator Specter has his full support and he’ll do what — what’s necessary to see him reelected,” Gibbs replied.
What about Specter not voting for EFCA?
It’s looking more and more like labor will back a challenger to Specter, and that candidate would have the support of progressive activists and the netroots against Specter and the Dem establishment.
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
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