Tuesday, April 28, 2009

US Senator Arlen Specter Switches to Democratic Party

Alen Specter has announced he is switching to the Democratic party. If Al Franken makes it into the US Senate (please, Minnesota, make up your mind), the Democrats will have 60 votes! This is huge. Read more... and "The Hill" analysis here. As the Hill says:
If Franken is eventually seated, as it appears he will be, Democrats will have total power in Washington – the presidency, a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate, and a big majority in the House – and will be responsible for all legislation moving through Congress.

1 comments:

  1. I'm proud of him, at least he's staying true to himself.

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