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I've seen more than one pundit on MSNBC and CNN saying that they just can't imagine the Democratic caucus giving Arlen Specter his full seniority after the 2010 elections. They'd have to actually vote against their own best interests by putting him in front of them. Mikulski for sure would vote no.

Of course, I can foresee a scenario where word comes down from on high (Obama) that they should give him his seat, and Specter will sweeten the deal by threatening to jump back to the GOP if they don't, in which case the Dems fold. We just saw this happen with Lieberman.

But as least Lieberman votes with us 70% of the time or so. Specter needs to prove himself, and fast.

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by: existenz @ Thu May 07, 2009 at 20:46:25 PM CDT