Sen. Arlen Specter Switches to the Democratic Party

[saden1]

30 years? Really? Because I could have sworn Bill Clinton was a democrat. You can fight for your beliefs but when all do is preach to a choir of white conservatives voters with the same message you did the last 30 years you are doomed in the long run. If you're not getting some sun you're not getting enough vitamin D. Open the window now and then and let the sunshine in.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by saden1

30 years? Really? Because I could have sworn Bill Clinton was a democrat. You can fight for your beliefs but when all do is preach to a choir of white conservatives voters with the same message you did the last 30 years you are doomed in the long run. If you're not getting some sun you're not getting enough vitamin D. Open the window now and then and let the sunshine in.

Bill Clinton got 43% of the vote. The same percentage as Dukakis, Mondale, and Jimmy Carter in 1980. We may be doomed in the long run, but I think that all this focus on Republicans, who are no longer in charge is a way to avoid taking responsibility. The focus should be on Pelosi and Reid who hold the levers of power now. It's almost as if the congressional Dems don't exist at all. Besides, I would think that you would be thrilled by the demise of the GOP. Why should it bother you if they are reduced to the status of regional, white man's party?

[saden1]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

Bill Clinton got 43% of the vote. The same percentage as Dukakis, Mondale, and Jimmy Carter in 1980. We may be doomed in the long run, but I think that all this focus on Republicans, who are no longer in charge is a way to avoid taking responsibility. The focus should be on Pelosi and Reid who hold the levers of power now. It's almost as if the congressional Dems don't exist at all. Besides, I would think that you would be thrilled by the demise of the GOP. Why should it bother you if they are reduced to the status of regional, white man's party?

I loath what the GOP has become, the Mark Sanford and Jeff Sessions, the Boners and Cantors. These clowns aren't your father's party. When we lived in VA my father use to vote for Tom Davis and John Warner. For my senior government class I actually volunteered for Tom Davis' campaign. They were reasonable men. People you could respect even though you disagreed with some of their positions. This is no longer the case with the current crop of GOPers and that's the problem. I really don't care what these guys do...I wouldn't provide assistance if they were choking but I hope someday more reasonable officials come along and replace these ass clowns.

No one is paying attention to the congressional Dems because the figure head of the party is Obama. Everyone knows they do what he wants. This has always been the case irespective of the party.

Clinton won and that's what matters. BTW Clinton won his second term 49.2% to 40.7%.

[70Chip]

[saden1]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

Amazing dialog. I see your video and raise you one.

[70Chip]

[BringBackJoeT]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

Bill Clinton got 43% of the vote. The same percentage as Dukakis, Mondale, and Jimmy Carter in 1980. We may be doomed in the long run, but I think that all this focus on Republicans, who are no longer in charge is a way to avoid taking responsibility. The focus should be on Pelosi and Reid who hold the levers of power now. It's almost as if the congressional Dems don't exist at all. Besides, I would think that you would be thrilled by the demise of the GOP. Why should it bother you if they are reduced to the status of regional, white man's party?

. . . and left office after eight years with an approval rating that was higher than Ronald Reagan's was after Reagan's second term.

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