Sen. Arlen Specter told a boisterous crowd of union activists today that he backs a public health insurance option as part of the health care overhaul Congress is debating.
"I know you are very interested in the public component and I think Senator Schumer has the right idea about having a public component," Specter said at a rally held at the Capitol City Brewery near Union Station.
The shift -- Specter opposed a public option only months ago -- comes as Specter faces a potential primary opponent next spring in U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak and as a new poll shows his favorability rating at a 17-year low.
Here are all of his remarks, as provided by his staff...
Follow link for the rest of the story by Josh Drobnyk at Mcall.com
"I know you are very interested in the public component and I think Senator Schumer has the right idea about having a public component," Specter said at a rally held at the Capitol City Brewery near Union Station.
The shift -- Specter opposed a public option only months ago -- comes as Specter faces a potential primary opponent next spring in U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak and as a new poll shows his favorability rating at a 17-year low.
Here are all of his remarks, as provided by his staff...
Follow link for the rest of the story by Josh Drobnyk at Mcall.com
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- slarabee
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At least he is standing up and doing the right thing even if it is only an attempt to save his career.
Also I would be willing to bet that if he votes for the public option and it passes he will be re-elected. And well he should be.
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Good ol Specter.
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Typical, congressmen caring more about their political position than their so called values.
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- TentativeChaos
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