tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post8548523066236556318..comments2024-03-26T05:22:08.256-04:00Comments on Frontloading HQ: Open Thread: Specter SwitchJosh Putnamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06301836432446874997noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-80788242083593362842009-04-29T08:42:00.000-04:002009-04-29T08:42:00.000-04:00As per usual, my response was a little too long. ...As per usual, my response was a little too long. I've kicked it into it own post.Josh Putnamhttp://frontloading.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-5163755924573990042009-04-29T00:05:00.000-04:002009-04-29T00:05:00.000-04:00You mean Norm Coleman doesn't take orders from Har...You mean Norm Coleman doesn't take orders from Harry Reid?<br /><br />In all seriousness, how does this (Specter) impact the chances of more switches? I've seen speculation about Snowe. Your take?<br /><br />I don't really think the idea of Snowe switching parties makes much sense. Specter switched because of electoral pressure to do so. Jeffords switched at a time when control of the Senate was in the balance. Neither of these incentives are available to Snowe, Collins, Inhofe or whoever would consider switching.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365194237710177589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-12221979866195321862009-04-28T23:32:00.000-04:002009-04-28T23:32:00.000-04:00Patience is a virtue in Minnesota. I think the De...Patience is a virtue in Minnesota. I think the Democrats would be wise to just wait that one out. Whether they spend money or not, it is likely going to be decided in their favor. And Minnesotans aren't getting any more agitated with Coleman as a result of their spending.Josh Putnamhttp://frontloading.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-32038416834256768082009-04-28T19:44:00.000-04:002009-04-28T19:44:00.000-04:00By "the Coleman ad," I mean the one urging him to ...By "the Coleman ad," I mean the one urging him to concede the Minnesota race. As well as the petition they circulated to urge him to concede, and such.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365194237710177589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-68744534535401189342009-04-28T19:42:00.000-04:002009-04-28T19:42:00.000-04:00I'm a little frustrated with how Democrats are was...I'm a little frustrated with how Democrats are wasting money with the Coleman ad and now this. Though I suppose that web ads don't cost much.<br /><br />Besides, the Democrats are supposed to blame Limbaugh for everything. Pick a villain and stick with him, guys.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365194237710177589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-81048983027335509052009-04-28T17:31:00.000-04:002009-04-28T17:31:00.000-04:00That's right: Toomey is the grassroots Democratic ...That's right: Toomey is the grassroots Democratic Party at its finest.<br /><br />Oh, and <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR1ahMkUJk0" REL="nofollow">Michael Steele cost the GOP the election in NY-20</A>.Josh Putnamhttp://frontloading.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6719252574677567989.post-31646996022927578102009-04-28T17:00:00.000-04:002009-04-28T17:00:00.000-04:00The DCCC is spinning this thusly: "This is the cle...The DCCC is spinning this thusly: "This is the clearest possible evidence of the power that grassroots Democrats like you have to create change." Is Pat Toomey a "grassroots Democrat?"<br /><br />Your anecdote was very, very funny.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365194237710177589noreply@blogger.com