RSSSpecter defection illustrates GOP pains
From: The Washington Times | April 29, 2009
Sen. Arlen Specter’s desertion to the Democrats is the latest body blow for Republicans reeling from severe back-to-back election losses as they struggle to find an appealing political message to rebuild the Republicans’ badly bruised brand. With Republican forces sharply reduced in the House and Senate and the likelihood of increasing Senate losses next year, Mr. Specter’s decision to jump ship – though moderates say he was driven from the party – only served to further feed the image of a party in steep decline. The Pennsylvania lawmaker’s decision to leave the Republican Party in an attempt to save his …
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