The Specter of Things to Come

Arlen Specter, deeply tenured member of the U.S. Senate States mused,"I have found myself increasingly at odds with the Republican philosophy and more in line with the philosophy of the Democratic Party," he said at a news conference. He added, "I am not prepared to have my 29 years' record in the United States Senate decided by the Pennsylvania Republican primary electorate." (Imagine letting an election determine your fitness for office.)

So, it seems that his overnight decision to formalize his liberalism is based on philosophical differences with the GOP - NOT. Specter clearly states that he can not win the Republican primary in PA. As noted above, Specter will not let a primary election in his own (former) party determine his fate. The Commonwealth of PA has become increasingly Democratic and Specter will certainly receive support from Move-On, ACORN, Soros, Penn, Springsteen and every other Lefty who desires to celebrate the defection. Political expediency once again triumphs over ethics. On second thought, he belongs with the Dems because changing values and deceit are always accepted "principles."

Maybe Sen. Specter should consult with Sen. Lieberman on ethics and personal conviction.