Voters Have Their Say
Monday, May 31st, 2010I am glad to report the Democratic voters of Pennsylvania made their wishes known on May 18th, 2010. Despite Senator Specter being supported by all the leaders of the Democratic Party at both the federal and state level, he lost to Joe Sestak. The Primary was marred by attack ads by Senator Specter on Joe Sestak’s naval career and record in the House of Representatives.
Joe Sestak is a retired Navy Vice Admiral. He is the highest ranking military officer to ever serve in Congress. The attack on Admiral Sestak backfired. It angered most veterans so much that they worked hard for Sestak.
Senator Specter turned Democrat solely because he would lose the Republican Primary to Pat Toomey. He had a reputation for bucking the Republicans. However, his voting record endeared him to few voters of either party. In the end, his change of party to save only one job, his own, did not work.