Specter Sells Out the GOP (Again) On Stimulus

A bill that won't really help his state in the long run has drawn Sen. Arlen Specter to the dark side--a place he seems comfortable--all in the name of "bipartisanship". Specter doesn't quite grasp that when all is said and done, you probably won't want your name remotely associated with this socialist spending agenda wrapped in stimulus clothing. But hey, Arlen, you'll be remembered for two things: the magic bullet theory and selling out your party in its most crucial moment. A legacy to be proud of I'm sure.

The Keystone State will get roughly the following (unless Specter was given a few extra billion and a nice rub behind the ears from Reid):

PENNSYLVANIA
Highways and Bridges: $1.3 billion
Mass Transit: $245.4 million
Wastewater Treatment and Sewers: $229.9 million
Heat Aid: $66.4 million
Schools Modernization: $821.8 million
Pell Grants: $878.8 million

That's not all that much and will not be as stimulative as Specter hopes. As I mentioned before, the state of NJ has allocated $2.3 billion in funding for schools this fiscal year. Jersey is much smaller than PA so this $3-billion+ package is not going to have the desired effect. Add to that the fat throughout and this is one big pile of steaming bullshit.

Specter and two other senators have said they would cross the aisle an vote for it, against their party's wishes and the wishes of their constituents. Specter has sentenced the children Lock Haven, Erie, Jim Thorpe, Chester, York, Shanksville and State College to a life of paying off this debt that will not help them long term or even in the short term. Congratulations Wiiliamsport, you and everyone else in the country who are jobless and suffering are helping to build a dog park for $555,000 in Chula Vista, CA and are allowing a struggling New York artist to create the next Jesus in urine "art" from money given the NEA. You must be so happy.

My guess is that the people of Pennsylvania who "cling to guns and religion" and even those so-called "racist's" out west in Murtha's district will take a few more looks at Senator Specter and decide whether or not he served their best interests. If he votes for this, he fails that test. The GOP was in the midst of resurgence and now that momentum is being pissed on by Specter, Collins and Snowe.

Bring on Pat Toomey.

Specter's office contact info here.