Reply #71: I would hope so.

[Jakes Progress]

But there is no indication in any of the releases that arlen will man the hoses. The 60 votes is a myth, especially when it comes to Democrats. For it to work, all 60 members must stand together, something they have yet to do. There is every indication that our newest brother will continue to light fires as he has done in the past.

The Democratic party is divided between progressives (1960's moderates) and moderates (nixon democrats). Specter adds one to the latter list. Since I was a 1960's progressive (millennial left wing wacko), I would have preferred someone more liberal, a term no one will ever think to apply to Arlen Specter.

Now if Arlen were willing to show he would vote with the more progressive side of the party by saying so, I could be persuaded to wait and see. As it is, I'm willing to be surprised, but not gullible.

Can't wait for the first chance to test the 60 vote theory. How about assault weapon control?