Specter Switches Sides

American Voices • Politics • ISSUE 45•18 • Apr 30, 2009

Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter announced Tuesday that he was switching from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party. What do you think?

“This changes the one thing I know about Arlen Specter.””
Robert Norwell –
Arc Trimmer
“Typical Democrat—always flip-flopping.””
Elaine Williams –
Drafter
“This is like when your favorite baseball player gets traded to a rival team, but replace that with a team, player, and sport you don't care about.””
Matt Vey –
Hydraulic Press Tender

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