Sen. Specter switches parties: Democrats have 59 seats

This is what i got from his speech-"I'm not switching parties because of principal, I'm switching so I can keep my job." He's not going to change. The only thing that will change is that little letter in parenthesis in front of his name.

Democrats in the Senate are now playing 4th & Goal with Franken's play still under review.

All of Washington stinks no matter whose pile it is...
Maybe Obama can sweeten it up... I doubt it the stink is bigger than that....

Were it as simple as that, I would still expect the Dems not to abuse their power remotely as badly as the scorched earth policy of the majority formerly known as the Republican party.

It's not that simple at all. The Franken/Coleman hearing in the Minnesota Supreme Court is not scheduled until June (FUCKING TRAVESTY) and naturally Coleman, knowing he has not a chance in hell will appeal it to the US Supreme Court further delaying the Dem majority. Absolutely disgusting.

On top of the Coleman sacrifice play, the Dems have 10 blue dogs who are assuredly not going to provide an easy 60 on every issue. So put your guns away freaks, sit back, and relax. While not a solid lock majority, the adults are never the less, in charge.

Happy 100 day Anniversary Mr. President.

the republicans are down lets do the right thing here people....kick em in the mouth.

People said there was no difference between Republicans and Democrats in 2000 and we got Bush.

EPIC FAIL

There is a huge difference between the parties.

Republicans are evil baby killers.

Democrats are beautiful human beings.

I am glad he left he was a democrat anyway just proves he will do anything to stay in power.Welcome to the communist party rhino.Watching the fall of america on hd is good historic theater.

It's particularly interesting for me because I am a PA resident.

Specter is positioning himself for 2010. He said that he put out polls in Penn. and he thinks " it's bleak for Republicans" there he doesn't think he can win as a Republican in Penn. I'm not saying this is wrong, I'm glad it's happening, I hope the Rep. party implodes, but lets not lose focus on the facts.

I don't see what the GOP's problem is. The way I see it is they left Specter he did not leave them. They have allowed their party to moved so far right that no true moderate can even relate to them any more. You can't blame Specter. Not only does he not agree with party policy any more but his chances of re-election with them stands at slim to none. I have a feeling this will not be the last time this happens either. I do hope however, that some officials shift from the GOP to independent. It would help break down party lines and get these guys working for the people again instead of working for their party.

OK, I expected nothing better from the lefties - personal attacks/smirks - and total disregard for the facts - typical. You guys are devoted followers of the idol - into the fire you will march after your messiah. Part of being an intelligent human being is always questionning the authority and what is around you. Reading one book does not make you an intellectual or a subject matter expert. Primitive - but what the hell - some are born to be followers - and some choose not to join the herd...

*Plays the Anti-Imperial March*

I'm so fucking sick of this Republican bashing, with people claiming that the Democratic Party is the savior of humanity. It's not. The Democrats and Republicans have the same stink, but with different piles of crap. That stink is statism.

LOL, it must suck to be a Republican right now. Their on the edge of the abyss. When Al Franken gets seated they'll get the 60th seat.

Tough.

Coscience? Hahaha. I have a bridge for sale in Brooklyn - c'mon boys and girls, the gullible ones - I'll sell it more than once with your crowd. Hahaha. "Crazy Republican"? OK, I will not dignify that with a reply - I don't agree - but what's the point of arguing with you? None. You will keep your liberal ideas - and I will stay with my conservative ones. To me, you are all a bunch of idealists - not footed in reality. Not that some of your ideas are necessarily bad - but they are unnatural for real world humans. I have what I consider to be a much more pragmatic view of politics, humans and human nature. A prediction I will make is this: by the end of his term (provided he makes it) - Hussein will be the least popular president in the last 100 years. He will have encroached on all the freedoms we hold dear as Americans. His true intentions will become clear and the damage he will have done will take decades to undo. Optimally, he will become a lame dick in 2010, when Congress reverts to a Republican majority. But given the public infatuation with their new messiah and the media-fed intoxication of the masses - who knows. If most of you guys and gals are somewhat moderate - you are already seeing the signs of the damage Hussein is causing or trying to cause. If you are hopeless left-wing-nuts - well, he can do no wrong - but you should drink the coolaid soon. But even if you are centrist - you have chosen to be blind to all the pre-election Hussein affiliations and deeds - and that means that you are going to be to blame for the dismantling of America. There will come a day when I say: "I told you so, but you didn't listen".

This is good news for every American. The Republican party is toxic.

I'm going to be completely honest here, To all of the republicans/wing nuts who say this is just a political maneuver and has nothing to do with the utter incompetence of your party, I say bs. Why? because Specter is ranked(and this is a political fact) as the most liberal Republican in the Senate. It's only natural for him to change affiliation, as it was for Jim Jeffords. Obviously politics are involved, but I'm sure his conscience was at work here as well.

You can try to discredit Specter all you want, but it won't change the fact that he has switched party affiliation, and it won't change the fact that we are one step closer to a filibuster proof majority.

Progress marches on!

Could just be that Specter has a conscience.

Wow...a crazy republican goes sane. A truly rare event.

Whore - a political one! Second oldest profession. Like Reagan said: "Politics is supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first."

This just reinforces the fact the politicians favor what is popular over what is right. Despite what Specter says in the media, he is simply making his re-election bid for 2010 easier by jumping on the coat tails of Obama's momentum. The right may have shifted to the right, but the left has certainly shifted just as far to the left.

Specter had strong competition from his party in his 2004 re-election campaign. Given the momentum the left has, Specter is merely positioning himself into the popular side of things for job security.

WOW. This is huge. I'm no fan of either party, how could anyone be? But the republicans get what they deserve for allowing religion and right-wingers like Rush and Hannity to guide and control their party, and of course nobody will forget the Bush Jr. years and all the scum he had in that administration, and the Palin sideshow. It is time for change, but I surely don't think some of the goofs Obama has appointed is good change. Although there is just so much negative about this administration, as have been the last 11 administrations dating back to just after Kennedy was assassinated, here are the most troubling picks in this current one. Biden, Hillary, Geithner, Gates(A Bush handmedown)Holder, Solis, and Emanuel. The bad Bush list is even bigger so I don't wanna hear you libs whining.

Arlen Specter changing parties. Now that's a news cycle worth watching. I hope he explains why he left the party of blame who have no shame! Of course they will attack him, but more and more people are seeing them for what they are. Their masks are coming off and we are seeing the monsters they have become.

Yeah Spector! That would be the right thing to do

After 8 long years what was just SMELLY now STINKS BIG TIME & NOBODY WANTS TO BE APART OF THE
BUSH CHENEY SHIT ...........BOY DID THEY FUCK THINGS UP .....POOR REPUBLICANS ARE NOT SO POOR THEY ARE LOSERS .........that means you to
at FOX !

Kudos to Arlene Specter! How ridiculous will the Republicans look when they come out against him? They are rabid cannibals. How many individuals left the Bush Administration and wrote books explaining the wrongs of George W? Did Republicans pay attention? No they turned on anyone willing to expose facts and resorted to spinning lies and distortion. They are shameful!

Chuck Hagel and George Voinovich should have switched parties instead of leaving.

I think I can smell the shit in Dick Cheney's trousers from here. nope, nope, wait.........that's the shit in Karl Roves pant. yep. That's definately Karl.

And the GOP continues to crumble. They continue to lose elections because because they are not conservative enough. Keep telling yourself that, yeah, that's the ticket.

Take THAT you non-democrats! HA!