Burr: Disappointed in Specter

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on April 28, 2009 - 3:33pm.
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Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr had little to say about colleague Arlen Specter’s defection today to the Democratic party.

"I am disappointed in Senator Specter's decision today, but it was a personal decision and I will leave it to him to explain to the voters of Pennsylvania," Burr said in a written statement.

Burr's reaction was less harsh than that of some other Republicans, who accused Specter of political opportunism.

Both Burr and Specter, of Pennsylvania, are among the senators up for re-election in 2010, and both were being targeted by Democrats, Barb Barrett reports.

Specter, of course, will now run for re-election as a Democrat.

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Re: Burr: Disappointed in Specter

Submitted by Gosh (not verified) on April 28, 2009 - 10:02pm.

Hey Gosh, why do you LIE about saying Burr is against Veterans. I am a veteran, ARE YOU?

Oh, my bad. And I thought you were just this loser.

I had no idea you spoke for all the real Veterans Groups mad Burr played politics with their benefits.

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Re: Burr: Disappointed in Specter

Submitted by PaulTerrell on April 28, 2009 - 8:35pm.

Hey Gosh, why do you LIE about saying Burr is against Veterans. I am a veteran, ARE YOU? I have met Burr, HAVE YOU? Put the HATE aside and bring some facts to your argument.

Spectre should have just not run again next time as Republican and retired with grace. He left purely due to self interest and self preservation. Spectre has to explain himself to Pennsylvania voters if he decides to run again as a Democrat.

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Re: Burr is funny

Submitted by Gosh (not verified) on April 28, 2009 - 4:28pm.

Disappointed in Specter, Shocked by torture, For the Wall Street Bailout, Against the Main Street bailout, Against Veterans, For Right to Life wingnuts...

Huh?

At least Burr doesn't disappoint anyone but his supporters.

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