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Hey Arlen, you didn't expect a politician to keep his word did you?

hahaah... it won't matter because you aren't getting re-elected in 2010. They'll probably support his primary challenger like they did Lieberman.

So you think if he doesn't get his "promised" seniority he'll flip back to being a Republican? The man is making it painfully obvious he only cares about himself.

Lame. He's not "new"–this is simply political posturing to put Specter in his place. Do the committees benefit any less from his experience because he changed parties? Changing his party affiliation didn't change his views or his length of time in the Senate. Punishing him for a change that more accurately reflects his political views is only meant to degrade him...and it accomplishes nothing .. . while members of the Senate were voting to punish Specter, they could have actually been accomplishing something.

No moderate or conservative is going to feel sorry for him!! Shouldn't have jumped ship or more importantly he should have gotten it in WRITING..

People should be able to count on your word. If promised it should be upheld. Of course we don't know what else was involved in the promise. What has happened in the past when senators changed party affiliation? Pretty sure Lieberman kept his seniority. It should be consistent. I have respect for Spector who has always spoke his mind and does reflect the voter make up of his state then AND now.

Make Senator Spector a promise and he'll do what you want. I'll make Mr. Spector a promise and do everything in my power to keep it. I promise to do everything I can to make sure he's not re-elected. I won't just vote against him I'll help the campaigns of whoever runs against him in both the primary and general elections. His time has passed. I'm tired of self-centered politicians whose only concerns are what interests them and not the concerns of the people who elect them.

Boo hoo. What goes around comes around. Democrat then republican then back to dems. Specter goes where he thinks it will get him elected. He is a true politician – untrustworthy. Hope he gets voted out.

Well, well, well, Arlen, hasn't anyone ever told you that a harlot will say anything to get your business?

A Democrat told you that and you believed it? How clueless ARE you? Note to self: Buy Arlen a "Political Party Changing for Dummies" book. The 1st rule is never believe what they tell you to get you to change in the 1st place.

Well this is what happens when you make a move for reasons that are blatantly transparent (self-interest).

This is what happens when you continue to advertise in interview after interview that your "move" was triggered by circumstances that were less than admirable.

This is what happens when you advertise that you will continue to operate without any sense of responsibility or conscience.

And if Spector's intent is to bemoan his fate, dissing the Dems AND President Obama, in an attempt to save his senate seat by currying sympathy votes while still maintaining favor with Republicans, then he has lost all respect I occasionally had for him.

This is just a dirty mess. Specter, if he wins as a Democrat, can easily switch back to being a Republican, since he can't win the seat as one.

Such BS. The man should be defeated. All the incumbents should be voted out. This behind the door deal making makes me sick.

HaHaHa. Welcome to the Broken Promises Club Arlen! You are the 303,824,640th member. You can file this one under the "Really?" column. If you were waiting for Harry Reid to keep a promise then you deserve everything you just got.

This is excellent, as it will hurt his chances of being reelected considerably.

He is playing all who voted for him. Each of you should be apalled.

The Democrats lied? What a surprise.

For the GOP I think it"s good ridance!!

IF wishes were fishes....

Really? A politician making a decision based solely on keeping his level of power? What a surprise. Repub, Dem, they are all the same, interested in their power.

Ha! Ha! Ha! Good enough for him! No one likes a turncoat, even a Dem!!!!!! Hope he loses in the next PA election! Go home and stay home!!!

What!?! The dems in the Senate lied to get Spector to switch, I am appaled. (sarcasm) The good State of Pennsylvania and the good people need new blood than this crazed old man. Vote him out of office. He has no senority anymore, so what is he good for now?

Specter is an idiot. If he were my Senator I would VOTE HIM OUT as fast as I could. He thinks only of himself first, not what I want in an elected official.

Specter is going to be....Specter. I rather he be independent that be some one's trained dog. It is all sour grapes to some. The man switched because he could. Deal with it!

Specter hasn't decided what he is going to be but the Democrats have shown they don't trust him. There is no reason to trust Specter after all the years he has been a loyal and vocal member of republicans has they tore down our democracy and government.

Not a very bright man.

Swimming with sharks...Spector has been in Washington so long, you would think he knows by now not to trust anything that comes from a politician's mouth.

Sucker.

Gee... kinda like Specter promised he'd remain a Republican...

Original member of the Waffle Party. 1st a Dem, then a Rep, now back to Dem. And consider he gave a big speech that party switching should not be allowed while a Rep.

Not to worry – Spector will be gone after the next election. Expect him to face a well financed primary challenge – on the DEM side – and probably lose . He is a proven right wing opportunist, with this latest move and the only question left for the media is reading tea leaves about who used whom – for advantage. For now we are stuck with this old dinosaur.

It doesn't matter because Specter will be replaced by Pat Toomey or Tom Ridge in 2010 anyway, but Benedict Arnold Specter now knows how the Democratic party never keep their promises.

Unless Senator Specter votes like a Democrat, he should not have any senority. He made this switch for purely selfish reasons.

now this is just ridiculous – why in the world does seniority have anything to do with party affiliation? Why do parties think they are so important?

If the people of Pennsylvania had any sense at all, they wouldn't reelect Specter. The only thing going for him was his seniority, and now that's out the window. He's suddenly a 79 year old "freshman" senator. Elect someone young that actually has a viable career in front of him or her and dump Specter.

He does not deserve seniority if he is going to claim not to be a loyal Democrat, support that slime Coleman in the MN senatorial race, not support Obama's agenda. Not sure why he became a Democrat because he sure isn't acting like one.

Now that he knows how the GOP and the Democrats feel about you – it's time for him to become a Libertarian.

Spector is a tool. You'd think that after all of his years in Washington, he would be a little more politically savvy.

Plus, he's just finding out what democrats are all about. They will tell you anything to get your vote, but when the rubber hit's the rode, if it is more politcally expediant to go another way, it's no skin off their backs.

I couldn't be happier for him, it couldn't have happened to a nicer man.

I would do it too if my carreer is threatened by only 21% of people who call themselves Republicans in the country!

What a cluster! This is sad on many levels. The lesson to me is that our political system is broken. This is why individual politicians don't dare vote their conscience. The extreme side of either party makes you pay if you don't march in lock-step.

Who do this man (Specter) thinks he's fooling . LOL So he thought by trading sides; he would gain seniority over the "real dedicated democrat". I'm not sure if he's to be trusted (at least not a this time). He's a republican regardless of his switch to democrat. He maybe trying to implicate he's standards are align with democrats but he's not to be trusted. That's my opinion. But whatever his motive; it will come to light. I'm hoping another democrat (real democrat) challenge him for the senate seat. Now that's going to be interesting. Which I have read there's a possibility. GOP are people who give up something in order to get something and/or they do something to get something. In other words; something is up this man (Spectre's) sleeve. Believe it or not; President Obama is no fool and definitely no one to take for granted. I have confident and trust his judgement and his decisions. I am very grateful and thankful for this new administration.

That is pretty funny. He thought the Democrats would honor their word. The head of his new party is already the master of breaking his word so everyone else has to get in lockstep.

One word – kharma...

Ha – When you play with snakes you get bit. I just shows you how dishonest the whole bunch in washington is.

Spector should have thought about his seniority before voting against Obama's budget.

Can't have it both ways Arlen, you can't say your not a loyal dem then expect them to grant all your wishes. Wake up bud, the world doesn't revolve around you.

Looks like Senator Specter has been suckered. He obviously wasn't very smart when he negotiated his "deal." Well, times are tough, Arlen, and it looks like your prospects of winning reelection in 2010 just took a nose dive. Pennsylvania voters would be better off with a real democrat replacing you anyway.

What was he thinking? It's only fair that he starts over and work his way up again. It would be interesting to see if he even gets reelected again.... sucker.

ask gop for your old seat!

the path for self-serving crooks is well-beated.

Too bad you traded so you could save your seat. Guess what you have no seniority and probably will be out of a job come 2010.
You made your bed now lie in it fool !!!
What maked you think the Dem were going to be honest in their intensions????
Dem. flip flop like pancakes.

And he expected POLITICIANS to keep their word???

LOL!!!

There's the laugh I needed today!!!

Can't say I feel sorry for this "I only care about me" Senator, regardless of his party affliation.

Not my problem. Repubicans don't want him either.

I guess we all see what Harry Reid's word is worth. Do the Dems think this will help ensure a filibuster proof majority?

Specter had this coming to him.....he turned his back on the people/party that helped elect him to join a party that is not to be trusted...hummm, Spector just received back adequate payback–Betrayal for Betrayal

Did they promise to be Loyal!!

Specter jumped ship and now needs to take his lumps. You've got to be a team player (regardless of the team you're on). After the " I think Norm Coleman should be seated remarks.." and not supporting the President's health care agenda what did he expect.

I think the Dems should cut him loose (if he can't win the Dem primary) and move on with a party devotee.

He should keep at least a degree of his senority, and I'm a Democrat.

He deserves what he was prommised. He is worth it 10 times over.

Obviously, members on both sides of the aisle are smart enough to recognize that "loyalty" and "Specter" do not even enjoy a nodding acquaintanceship. Today’s actions brings his value to the citizens of PA to approximately zero.

Hmmmm....Democrats not telling the truth? How about that? So out of character for them......not.

What!!?? The Dems lied to him. I am shocked! (sarcasm)

Poor Spector-what do expect from a bunch of sneaking, lying Dems who are only out for themselves. Get over yourself; after all you are starting over in a new party. Have fun.....

what did Specter expect??? Obama and all the broken campaign promises and other problems like his cabinet members??? This is the democrats way. Specter made a fool of his self???

Well, if you promise someone something, you should keep your promise whatever the consequences may be. Bad on Democratic leadership. I still think Spector will be ok without it. Look at Hillary Clinton, she didn't really have any "seniority" to speak of when she first started but she was placed on some pretty heavy committees that newcomers don't usually see until way into their careers. Its all about who you know. I doubt that Democrats will give up their advantage in the Judicial committe especially w/Obama's first appointment coming up. Spector will still have plenty of 'say'.

The "party" was angry at Joe Lieberman also, but used their common sense and did not retaliate. In turned out to be a brialliant idea. Stripping Senator Specter of his seniority – not such a good idea and they will wind up regretting it. How Harry Reid allowed this to happen, I think shows he is not up to the Leadership challenge.

Hey Arlen, you've been had and about time, too. Hang it up, call it quits, you're history.

Yes, he is being treated like Nader because he is acting like Nader, in love with himself.

Gee, there's a new twist: the Democrat leadership going back on their word! My, I bet that hasn't happened too often

Don't fret too long over it Arlen. You will be losing to Tom Ridge soon.

Vic:

Jeffords was given his seniority when he switched.

Yo Arlen. A Democrat told you something and you thought he was telling you the truth? THAT is funny!

You should have known Spector, you've fallen into the hands of hipocrates. Those left wing radicals that have hijacked the white house will promise anything just to stay in power.

Ha! Did that turncoat really think he could trust Harry Reid and the Liberal Socialist pigs?

Specter is imploding. He's not yet at the "macacca" level, but he soon will be. I suspect a primary opponent will soon emerge thanks to his lose lips.

wow, Democrats going back on their word, thats shocking....what a joke this congress is!

Kind of like running as and being elected a republican and promising you won't leave the party and then doing so for poitical gain. Come to think of it, your right where you belong.

Arlen Specter is a joke. His state should vote him out as soon as they can. How can anyone trust anything he says, he has proven to everyone that he will do anything just to keep his job. He deserves to be at the bottom of the senority pole until voted out.

What a JOKE! The guy admits to jumping parties to keep his job…..

Hello Pennsylvania, Wake up and see he is just collecting your tax payer money..

If he did a good job why would he need to worry and jump parties?

@VIC -

Democrat with backbone? Where? Who'd he tax to get it?

Tough Luck Spector, you need us, we don't need you. All of the Sr. would go to pot if the GOP was to shed you in a primary. You should just be happy with what you get. The Dems promised you one thing, you promised the PA voters another.

I have no sympathy for Senator Specter. He decided to change parties, fine, that is his right. It appears that Reid does not have the power he thinks he has. I believe it is up to his fellow peers on both sides of the party to decide whether he should retain seniority.

I do see one problem with our attitudes. Brian pointed it out like a true narrow minded representative of one party. "Maybe he should act like a Democrat". What put us in our problems is the division and narrow mindness of our political leaders and followers with this mindset.

Maybe after winning the elections he would switch parties again. Everybody loves power in Washington- Specter knows how much senate senority is a "valuable asset " to his colleagues. Thus making the whole thing a difficult issue to deal with.

An obvious quid pro quo, and even a more obvious and predictable demoncrat act of going back on its word. You reap what you sow, Mr. Specter. Enjoy your new home.

Then get your turncoat rear-end back over to the Rethugs, Arlen. Oh, wait, they don't want you either. Better yet: RETIRE and let a new face take your seat.

Wow, democrats breaking promises.... No surprises there Arlen

Specter will be a thorn in the Dem's sides and could end up more of a problem than his "D" is worth. We already have enough Dem's that are closet republicans like Ben Nelson.

Why is it that the Republicans can rally around their leaders and the Dem's can't, why do they sabotage themselves when they have the power? The republicans have no problem sticking together when they are in power but the Dem's just never seem able to find a way to unite. We really need to clean house.

Awww! Poor baby!
He had a chance to declare that neither party was speaking for the American people, and that as a Senator from the state where the Declaration of Independence was written and signed, that he was declaring his independence and calling on like-minded politicians to form a third, moderate party.
What a wasted opportunity.

I'm a Democrat, and I'm ashamed of what the Senate Democrats are doing. You don't stab someone in the back for joining your team.

Reid should not have made a promise that he knew he couldn't deliver. Specter is a good man but is definitely independent, serving the nation – not the Party.

What, Specter actually believed a promise made by a politician? Wow! He's even dumber than I thought he was. He of all people should know that like military recruiters and used car salesment, politicians only lie when their lips are moving.

At least Snowe and Collins won't jump ship now.

A promise is a promise. I is wrong to deny Specter his seniority!!!

Turncoat Specter – You didn't think the dems were going to be any better than the republicans, did ya? As we say in the south..."don't let the screen door hitcha!"

The guy is a turncoat for his own personnel reasons and it is so obvious!.Not for the right of the party or the people!So if he has a hard road to go to prove his allegiance to the democrats so be it!
Good to see the party on top of there game.

Specter, welcome to the democratic party, who you can always count on to throw you under the bus.

Arlen, the first things you said after joining the Democrats were that you opposed the EFCA, you opposed Obama's health care initiative, and you opposed Obama's pick for OLC, Dawn Johnsen. On Meet The Press, you emphasized the point that you wouldn't be a loyal Democrat, you lamented Bush's judicial nominees not getting appointed, and you hoped that the courts would decide for a Norm Coleman win over Al Franken.

Given all of that, what possible reason would the real Senate Democrats have for letting you keep your seniority? You openly spit in their faces, and then expect to be rewarded? In order to obtain seniority in the Democratic Party, you should first actually become a Democrat in something other than name only.

Can we call him the "Junior Senator From Pennsylvania"? Too bad he's a dem now, Sestak or whoever else would have creamed Toomey in PA and a real dem would be in office instead of this goofball.

Spector should be allowed to run for the Democratic nomination for 2010 without any special advantages. He does not seem to have much to offer other than one vote. What right does he have to come over to the winning side and start dictating terms since he was basically being kicked off the losing side. Lets see how he votes, how he does in the primaries, and if he wins the Senate seat in 2010 then offer his senority. I mean fair is fair!

Democrats do not want anyone that is capable of "thinking"or saying no, they demand their followers to go along with the mob.

It's a good time for Specter to consider spending more time with his family.

We all know what he is and now we know how much he costs!

Can you trust anything that Pelosi or Reid says?

Arlen Spector is a wolf with no party. No liberal will trust him – no republican wants anything to do with the traitor. The liberals will only use Specter for his vote and then kick him to the curb when he loses the democratic primary next year.

Specter got pawned by the democrates

Perhaps the Democrats have been second-guessing Specter after all! Does that mean that Franken has more seniority than Specter?

Hmmm....does anyone smell some underhanded bribery by Harry Reid? Being from Nevada, let's just say there isn't anything he wouldn't do. Is this legal or moral to make promises that he will keep his seniority without consulting the rest of the voting democrats? This made everyone, especially Reid, look like fools.

Changing horses because you want to manipulate how the votes will fall for the next election is the worst reason to change. Shame on all to think the public can't see through all this.

OK Arlen, time to grow up. You're no longer with the party of whiners and tantrum throwing. You're trying to be with the adults now, so try to act like one. I realize this will take some re-programming, but go look at a couple of Rush's shows, or a speech or two by Palin, and ponder just how pathetic the rightwing culture was that you left behind, and then I'm sure you'll be able to "grow up" a lot quicker.

Traitors usually get what they sow,and no one really trusts them,as they are out for just themselves....He should have known better than to go Bed Wetting cry baby liberal Democrat.

ok now he just sounds whiney and sad. You can't have it all all the time

Difficult situation. I agree that if Spector would not line up behind democratic items as expected, he should not expect to hold his full power. It's give and take. Spector was still in worse shape as a Republican for his re-election. His best bet is to deliver as a democrat and secure democratic support for re-election. Then again, we need some younger blood in the senate / congress – too many 80 year olds who want to die there because they enjoy the power.

What did you expect? Loyalty?! You have shown loyalty only to yourself Alren and now that is coming home to roost. Changing parties because you know your own party will vote you out is low. If you had upheld your positions and served your electorate as promised then you wouldnt have need to switch parties to save your job.

He should be pulled out of office by his ears. He was voted in as a republican, with republican objectives. Now all of a sudden, his position shifts and his voters have lost their voice.

How dare he? Pennsylvania voters should be FURIOUS.

Funny thing about turncoats.......................................nobody trusts them. When you got out of one line to get into another Arlen, you failed to recognize a basic law..........................You can't be in two places at the same time. Fool.

It's my understanding that he gets his seniority upon re-election. Even so, the dems are slapping the hand that's feeding them 60 votes (of course, given the diversity of the Dem pary (unlike the GOP) getting them to all vote in the same direction on something controversial is no where near as easy as people think).

I just don't understand why the Maine Senators are still in the GOP!

Whatever one may think about his switch and motives surrounding it, it is still sad to see a U. S. Senator who once had dignity and who was once so articulate sink to this level. It is a real loss.

Penn. Dems need to get behind Sestak in the 2010 primary and retire this self-serving, unprincipled hack once and for all.

Rust in Peace traitor!

Didnt he also deny saying he was going to be a loyal democrat even though there was tape of him saying so? I think Mr. Specter is senile and really should just hang it up anyway-(R) or (D).

Come on Sen Specter you jump ship entirely to much. First you were a Democrat then you probably thought you couldn't win and then turned to Republican and now you think you can't win and your back. So come up the ranks like your a Junior Senator. Because you'll probably lose the election to another Democrat anyway.

Doesn’t he know that the dems are a bunch of liars and will say or do anything to get ahead? He should have known better, serves him right. Too bad he won't get re-elected.

Shows you the type of people you are dealing with.

What? The Democrats play dirty politics, too? Poor Arlen Specter.

Beggars cannot be choosey. He was going to loose his seniority anyway had he remained a Republican. he should consider himself lucky that he is still in Washington even if its temporarily. Since his recent statements about legislations he still opposes and that Coleman should be seated, his brain is still wired GOP, and he may be in for a bigger surprise down the road.

Specter, you have to be kidding. You are effectively a traitor and you will need to prove yourself to the side you have joined. Thats life.

Serves him right for trusting the Democrats.

I was on your side, Senator Specter, until I saw you on Meet The Press. You said that you were not a loyal Democrat, and would not be one. Why should you be rewarded for that? You cannot have your cake and eat it too!

What I want to know is this: now will you retaliate against the Democrats and vote with your former Republican allies?

Specter, a man without a country (or party). He earned the smack down. Did he think the Democrats would have done anything different? Amazing.

This is as it should be. He was only changing from being a Republican to a Democrat so that he may be reelected.

He made his bed, now he should sleep in it.

Starting to get really tired of all of the crap that our elected officials are doing!.

You have to be a real idiot to think that you could ever trust a Democrat. These are the people who get high on back stabbing, lying, cheating, and causing harm to innocent people. There is no excuse, Specter represents a blue state, he gets daily examples of liberalism.

The dems are happy they have another democrat to get closer to the magical 60 mark. By not recognizing the seniority, the dems have assured themselves that no one else will make the change, even if they can identify with the democratic party more than republican – it's not a good way to get more people on your side.

Certainly glad the Dems worked quickly to stop the hemorraging of this party switch by Spector. He must be arrogant enough to think he still has a voice somewhere.

Democrats; always true to their word.

This is the point that Specter is going over the line. He should just be happy that he is politically viable. If Obama doesn't endorse him and the DNC decided to run a liberal democrat against Specter he might still not make it out of the primary.

Serves you right for defecting!!!

Spector "I didn't say I would be a loyal democrat"

He said he won't support healthcare and employee free choice act, so this PA Dem won't be supporting him!!

Bring me a real Dem please! I wish Allyson Schwartz would run!

There will be a Dem. Primary in PA....just watch.

It couldn't happen to a more deserving opportunist. Good luck getting re-elected Arlen.

Oh well, change parties – loose your senority, doesn't sound like much to complain about. Spector is already talking a lot more than he should under these circumstances. I'm starting to think Arlen is in it for the attention.

The Democratic leadership failed badly by offering Specter something that it didn't have to offer.

However, since Specter jumped parties primarily due to personal egotism about retaining his seat, I can't say I have too much sympathy for him.

If the Democratic leadership is smart (and it often isn'tl), they should encourage a primary to produce a candidate that at least 51% of Pennsylvanians will support in the general election.

If that's Specter, fine. If it's not Specter, probably better.

LOL!
Seems to me he's getting what he deserves. GOP can't trust him and Dems can count on him. He went on MTP and stated he wasn't a loyal Dem so this is what you get. He's about as safe in his Senate seat as the guy that took Obama's seat. Specter you can't play both sides of the fence and not expect to get stuck.

Hahaha, what comes around goes around!!

The only reason you switched was to keep your seat. We love having you, but if you want all the perks, there needs to be some capitulation.
Didn't you vote against that bill that was aimed at helping struggling homeowners last week? YES YOU DID! YES YOU DID!!
I like Obama's agenda (we need to add prosecuting the Bush Administration to that agenda) and I want to see it succeed. Help us help you!!! Show us some loyalty.

Imagine that – A promise being broken in politics? Grab a seat Spector and welcome to our world.

Good....only a rat jumps off a sinking ship! You would probably do the same thing to the Democratic party and they know it.....you will need to prove your loyalty! If you want to keep your so called independent streak, run as an Independent!

Specter broke his promise to the GOP, now the DNC broke their promise to Specter. Keeping their word was never a high priority for Democrats.

If the promise was made to turn coat Specter then the Senate should honor their word. I don't like or respect Specter but if the Democrats gave their word and have any honor they should keep it.
I believe one of the biggest threats President Obama has in from Reid and Pelosi. They are both so vindictive that they are willing to hurt OUR President just to get payback.

Good for the democrats. I fine with Arlen Spector switching parties, but he can't expect to come in an oust some dems who are next up in line. He said on Meet the Press Sunday "I did not say I would be a loyal democrat". Well, Arlen we were listening to you stick you foot in your mouth. Now, we will see just how democratic you are. We dems aren't as stupid as you think we are.

This is his second time switching side so he should not have any seniority. Nor should he if he decided to switch parties. This is a case of play now pay latter but in his case he had to pay up front by loosing his seniority.

I believe this is called poetic justice

Specter should not have pulled a Lieberman so soon into his tenure as a Democrat. Loyalty is a two-way street.

I think he should have remained a senior for the amount of years he has served.....Let's not be ridiculous.

He deserves everything he has coming to him. He is a traitor of the worst king: he didn't switch parties on moral grounds but just to be re-elected. What a horrible human being.

Specter has one person to blame, HIMSELF. He only switched parties to save his Senate seat, then had the nerve to tell the voters not only would he NOT support the unions, he hoped Coleman would win. Talk about a traitor. I hope Sestak runs against him in the Primary. I would vote for Sestak over Specter in a microminute. (Then again, I would vote for Ridge over Specter too.) So even if Specter wins the Primary, he ain't out of the woods.

What goes around comes around. A traitor by any other name is a traitor.
This Democrat, turned Republican, turned Democrat, could not get the lunatic fringe Republicans to back off and let him skate during the Primary and the polls said that he would loose the Primary. So switch parties and SURPRISE not all of the Democrats are all that excited about you either.
I am guessing that he will loose the Democratic primary too.
Time for a change all around

Poor Specter. He is of no use to the Republicans and only limited use to the Democrats. He is the disposable Senator.

He can renig and be a republican again! Watch everyone eat their words.

Ummmm, I'm quite sure any promise was a two-way street. Specter would support Obama's agenda (especially on healthcare) and he would keep his seniority. Once Specter said he wouldn't support Obama, all promises are off. Tough luck, Specter.

Poor Specter...he's getting treated like Ralph Nader, LOL!!! Come on, you know I'm right guys...

Spector also said that this would happen if and when he waon the 2010 election. CNN should report the content of the whole interview!

He definitely should lose his seniority.
He's a new Democrat.
He can't have it both ways.
Nice to see a democrat with some backbone.

Didn't Specter DENY on "Meet the Press" that there was any quid pro quo?

If Sen. Specter wants seniority, maybe he should start acting like a real Democrat first.

Maybe you shouldn't have anounced you were "NOT" a loyal democrat on Meet the press trying to have it both ways. Did you expect them to hear that and say "ah shucks arlen,we were hpin you might like us"

You would think that Specter had been around long enough not to trust Harry Reid. Neither man has a shred of character. In the final analysis, it's a demotion well deserved.

It's probably for the best that you resign now, Mr. Specter. You are not getting anything out of this deal anymore, not even support for reelection.

I am surprised, frankly, that Specter is surprised. He's been in politics a long time. He should have known that the Democratic leadership couldn't actually promise this. You cannot make a move like Specter did without some cost. You cannot abandon your party, and then go to your new party and publicly state that you are not going to be loyal without people from both parties wanting to take their pound of flesh. If moves like this had no cost, half the Republicans would have done it by now.

Senator, with all your years in the Senate you should have known better than to take the word of another Senator or any othe politcian, especially a democrat.

TOO BAD, Arlen Spector.

No one trusts you. No one should. Especially your constituents.

You are now, used to be, and forever will be the poster child for congressional and senate term limits.

Sucker.

Who didn't see that coming?

Specter promised the the people he has a republican.

Cry me a river.

Not so great a welcome, eh, Arlen

I think if Senator Specter would have refrained from his comments over the weekend about seating Norm Coleman and not being a loyal Democrat, this would not have happened. If you used to work at Pepsi and you take a job with Coke, if you want to advance at Coke, you don't go around saying "I drink pepsi at home."

Oh cry me a river !!. What did you expect ?. Let's have a pity party for Spector. And of course the republicans are to balme, no it's Bushes fault, no it's the Christians fault. Okay liberals, I think I covered all of those that you'll be blaming.

I suopose since the Democrats refused Specter's seniority request, he will now become an Independent.

Senator Spector you left the Republican Party because their ideas for the country did not mesh with yours. If this is correct, you have to live with the consequences. If you had not been promised your seniority, it seems you would not have stepped to the other side of the aisle. HMMMMMMMM go back then.

Let him suffer the consequences of his actions.

The effort in the Dem party, to railroad projects through congress, will backfire in 4 yrs., so it matters little.

We were foolish for making any deal with Specter. His value to the Democrats is very limited, since he doesn't seem willing to make a genuine effort to be a team player. His recent comment, be it a joke or serious, about the Minnesota senate race infuriated many of us. In return for his body, which means nothing if he's unwilling to support nominees, healthcare, or the employee free choice act, Specter expects to retain his seniority and a clear primary field. That was simply unrealistic.

Specter is just the latest American to be fooled by the democrats and the Obama administration. Could not have happened to a nicer idiot.

That contradicts Spector's earlier statement that he was promised nothing for the switch. Just another lying politician.

Welcome home, Arlen.

He trusted a politician to keep his word? Harry Reid? How naive.

Serves him right go to bed with snakes and they will bite!

Spector has no one but himself to blame,. He jumps the GOP sinking ship and declares he won't be a loyal Dem. Then he says he wants Coleman to win! He has voted against everything on Obama's agenda, then he whines cause he was stripped of his Senority???