Cancer is a nonpartisan disease, attacking the Jack Kemps and Ted Kennedys of the world with equal impunity. Only a true cynic could see cancer as a political fundraising opportunity.Enter the appropriately named Senator Arlen Specter, stage left. The media-beloved Specter has been the subject of much discussion recently, following his decision to switch his party affiliation to Democrat. Some in the mainstream media have painted Specter as a consummate moderate, while others have seen in his party switch the death-knell for the Republican party’s electoral aspirations in the Northeast.
As a guest on Sunday’s “Face The Nation”, Specter plugged a Web site, under the guise of medical research funding [h/t Michelle Malkin]:
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“And one of the items that I’m working on, Bob, is funding for medical research. I’ve been the spear carrier to increase medical research. And I’ve even established a Web site, Specterforthecure.com, to try to get people to put more pressure on Congress to join me in getting more funding.”Raising money for cancer research is undeniably a wonderful public service, and Specter would deserve credit for such - if he were actually raising money for that research. But a closer look at the Web site reveals the following small-print:
Federal election law requires political committees to use best efforts to report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 during an election cycle. An individual may not contribute more than a total of $2400 per election to the committee. Federal law prohibits contributions to the committee from the general treasury funds of a corporation, labor organizations or national banks (including corporate or other business entity credit cards), from any person contributing another's funds, from a Federal government contractor, or from a foreign national who lacks permanent resident status. Contributions are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes.And now, the coup de grace:
Paid for by Citizens for Arlen SpecterNow one might wonder if the newly-minted Democrat from Pennsylvania might see a change in the preferred media storyline - a storyline which has trumpeted the death of the Republican party in the Northeast, complete with doomsday-for-conservatism braying. But only a truly cynical media could ignore this, the exploitation of cancer as a fundraising tool.
Compare for yourself: Arlen Specter’s campaign contribution page can be found here, and the offending Web site can be found here.
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How
May 5, 2009 - 13:09 ET by cvgbuckeyeHow in hell did this man ever get into the Republican Party in the first place!
It's Bush's Fault
May 5, 2009 - 13:13 ET by allanfI think he believes his cancer "It's Bush's Fault" for not funding more stem cell research.
He defected from the Dems
May 5, 2009 - 13:25 ET by mattmHe defected from the Dems back in 1965 when he wanted to run for D.A. in Philadelphia.
He's obviously a political reptile and opportunist. I hope it backfires on him, big time.
wow........
May 5, 2009 - 13:17 ET by DanoWow, these idiots have no shame! Don't forget , Arlen was a proponent of the one bullet theory in the JFK assassination.
"As counsel for the Warren Commission, Arlen Specter described a "magic bullet" that changed America. Four decades later as a U.S. senator, Specter is providing another history-altering magic bullet - one Democrats will either fire off in a starting gun, or use in their suicide." by David Sirota.
bait and switch
May 5, 2009 - 13:23 ET by katainkentwow that is just unconscionable.
Hold on ‘cause the world will turn if you're ready or not ~ KT Tunstall
Ick. "Beauty is only
May 5, 2009 - 13:29 ET by HockeyKidIck.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
sheesh he has been with the
May 5, 2009 - 13:32 ET by kangaroosheesh he has been with the libs what a couple of days, and he has come delusional like them already LOL
Got it
May 5, 2009 - 13:37 ET by boomerconI've been really paying attention, trying to learn, since Nov. 8 and I think I've finally got it, all this turmoil about racism vs. get evenism, vs. what-all.
Using the term "spear carrier" is a good thing, if you're a dimocrat. Never know when the "One" might need it.
Using the term "spear chunker" is totally racist.
Fine line, but I think I've finally got it.
You are correct. However,
May 5, 2009 - 13:50 ET by HockeyKidYou are correct. However, at such time as the spear is handed to Uhbama, it then becomes "water", lest there be any implication that The One might be said chucker.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
but, but...
May 5, 2009 - 14:22 ET by boomerconIsn't the "carrier" the white guy, and the "chunker" the "other one"??? The new world order.
the exact opposite of the old safari stereotypes?
Isn't that the lesson....just tryin to find my place....again.
The Grim Reaper
May 5, 2009 - 13:52 ET by QueenMumThere are no words to express how disgusting this is.
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of the tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. - Ayn Rand
Here's my favorite line from his donation page:
May 5, 2009 - 15:06 ET by kareling"Those who sign up to donate a minimum of $10 each month for ten months, will receive members only information on the Senator's effort to transform medical research and accelerate cures."
Is anyone else besides me thinking of the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin from A Christmas Story?
He is despicable, beneath
May 5, 2009 - 15:12 ET by bigtimerHe is despicable, beneath contempt.
He is a goner in the up-coming election...well deserved too.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Afternoon, bt... Did
May 5, 2009 - 15:26 ET by motherbeltAfternoon, bt...
Did you hear that Gov. Ed Rendell asked the other Democrat in the primary to drop out give it to Specter?
Thank heaven the guy (I forget his name) has a set and told Fast Eddie to forget it. It would be great to see him lose to the other Democrat, but the guy is newcomer and Specter is sure to win. I still admire the guy though, for not agreeing to do a Nita Lowey.
If Arlen thinks any Republicans who held their noses and voted for him before will stick with him now, he's got another think coming!
Of course he will have all kinds of Democrat money working for him, and The Obama has even promised to campaign for him. The Democrats had best start registering new (and dead, and fictional) voters right away.
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
Hey howdy mb... Yeah
May 5, 2009 - 15:44 ET by bigtimerHey howdy mb...
Yeah right off the bat after this was announced the Fast Eddie Rendell, Biden and O were going to campaign for Specter, I posted that I bet that is going to have Sestak fuming...(Joe Sestak) and sure enough he came out not long after and has said as such himself, on various shows.
Me thinks Specter is going to lose, and behind the scenes Rendell, Biden and O know it...I could be wrong, in my mind they are playing the dog and pony show ...and have been with Specter anyway to get him to switch parties after he knew he was going to lose to Toomey, especially after his vote for the Stimulus Bill...
I'm going to savor his defeat, what makes me ill now is the behind the scenes know-it-all repub big-wigs putting in Ridge against Toomey now...they hate the Club for Growth...you know the real conservative group...why, we cannot have that.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Hey bt. This just in from
May 5, 2009 - 15:48 ET by QueenMumHey bt. This just in from Drudge:
Tom Ridge considering run for Specter's seat.
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of the tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. - Ayn Rand
Howdy Queen... Yep, not
May 5, 2009 - 16:01 ET by bigtimerHowdy Queen...
Yep, not new news anymore anyway...look above, our posts probably crossed. ;-)
Anyway...they will do anything to get rid of the conservatives...they already did this to Toomey before...they are never going to stop, they are the problem, not the solution in my eyes.
They despise conservative groups like Club for Growth as I stated above.
This makes me angry...Ridge is a 'moderate'..I hate that word anymore along with centrist.
JMO.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Hey bt. What's wrong with
May 5, 2009 - 16:05 ET by QueenMumHey bt. What's wrong with Ridge?
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of the tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. - Ayn Rand
QM... Here is a link for
May 5, 2009 - 17:06 ET by bigtimerQM...
Here is a link for starters for how I feel about Ridge...plus if memory serves me right he is for cap and trade, gw, and amnesty McC style...my memory could be wrong on some of this...I would look it all up, but I'm being lazy at the moment computer wise because I am in the middle of things here at home, know what I mean? ;-)
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
bt: Thanks for the
May 5, 2009 - 17:11 ET by QueenMumbt: Thanks for the link.
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of the tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. - Ayn Rand
Re Ridge
May 5, 2009 - 18:26 ET by slickwillie2001Here's another run down (run over?) on Ridge.
http://townhall.com/blog
sw... I more than thank
May 5, 2009 - 18:49 ET by bigtimersw...
I more than thank you for this link.
Enough right here to make one say RINO...eh?
I have never cared for him, and like you say the msm of course will love him, he is a 'maverick' after-all.
The big-wigs behind the scenes just never stop with this BS...like I said above, they despise real conservatives...if we can't get anywhere in 2010 because these very people who have hurt us for years now...people in more numbers than they think will go elsewhere...enough is enough...they do not get what the Tea Parties are all about...they think they are not included...They ARE included!
I hope the $$$ dries up and fast...I read where now that Specter left, after Cornyn was backing him instead of Toomey is now supporting Ridge...for the life of me, I used to love Cornyn, he has really changed over the last few years from what I have seen over the years on the Senate floor.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Building a bridge over the valley of death???
May 5, 2009 - 17:32 ET by SickofLibsIf Pennsy buys this load of crap, they're going to be tied with Minnesota IMO for the state with most ignoramuses per capita. Murtha's reelection got them into the finals.
And "A Giant Leap in Turning Research into Cures?"
Wake up, all you idiot medical researchers and scientists. Almost 80-yr old Specter is going to show you where you all went wrong, and only he can do it.
What a disgusting, pandering puke this creep is, hanging on by his yellow, gnarled toenails... for what?
Been saying for years
May 5, 2009 - 21:34 ET by doug1950Specter was a shameless opportunitst. This just proves it. No Stateman there, just another worthless career politician. Speaking of Ridge he is just another in the long line of RINOs we saw in key positions in the last Administration. It is a good ole boy network. ALL these people go to the same cocktail parties and talk about the American people like we are ignorant cattle and to some degree there is a large section of the country that is. Leno asked a woman the other night if she knew who lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. She didn't but then he asked who lived in a pineapple in the bottom of the sea. She immediately knew it was Sponge Bob Square pants....I didn't know that one cause Ive never watched even a second of it. In the words of the that wise sage of the Swamp, Pogo. "We has met the enemy and he is us."
doug... We are at a point
May 5, 2009 - 21:40 ET by bigtimerdoug...
We are at a point now in so many respects with everything within both parties ... I have never seen anything like this...things have to come to a head.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Full Circle
May 6, 2009 - 08:58 ET by CobraManThe Republicans have actually come full circle. It won't be long until they split into two separate parties, just like they did in the late 1700's. I wonder what the two parties will be named? I can image that the "true" conservatives will still call themselves Republicans, but I don't think Liberal Republicans (like the Democratic-Republicans of old) will make a good sound bite for the other party. Perhaps Compassionate Conservative Party will suffice? Oh, wait, that would be the CCP's. Humm.. Where have I heard that before?
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...The Republican Party was
May 7, 2009 - 15:27 ET by Mike Sargent...The Republican Party was founded in the mid-1800's, after the death of the Whig party.
Dancing on Jack Kemp's grave
May 6, 2009 - 12:22 ET by QueenMumAn excellent summation from the WSJ editorial page re: the Grim Reaper (aka Arlen Specter).
Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of the tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. - Ayn Rand