I didn't think anything could make me say WOW regarding the GOP after John McCain picked his running mate. Then Arlen Specter became a Democrat. I think that's right up there with Kobe Bryant all of a sudden playing for the Celtics.
On one hand it's a clever and shrewd political move. On the other hand, it's entirely possible that some in the Republican party may be believing stories of it's demise. I personally don't believe that, and as a Democrat, wouldn't want that. After all I wouldn't want the Obama Administration to slip into the same complacency that the Bush Administration did. I'm very wary of one party having all the cards at the table.
Still, I can't help but thinking it's more about the reality of politics than anything else. I think a lot of politician on both sides of the aisle would really like to bask in the Obama glow, regardless of whether they're Obamacans or Obama-can'ts. I think there might be more credulity in a life-long Republican who moves a bit more to the center, than a Republican who become a Democrat. Unless it's more of a statement to the Republicans, than inferred carte blanche for the Democrats. I suspect the Republicans have gotten the message loud and clear at this point.
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