Is this a joke? Update: Specter leaving GOP, to run as Dem

posted at 11:10 am on April 28, 2009 by

Just Tweeted.

 

If true, does that leave Toomey as the only one vying for the GOP nomination, with Specter running for the Dem nomination? Or is he out? Looking for confirmation…

Update: Confirmed, and he’s running as a Dem. Boy oh boy. 

I have decided to run for re-election in 2010 in the Democratic primary.

I am ready, willing and anxious to take on all comers and have my candidacy for re-election determined in a general election.

I deeply regret that I will be disappointing many friends and supporters. I can understand their disappointment. I am also disappointed that so many in the Party I have worked for for more than four decades do not want me to be their candidate. It is very painful on both sides. I thank specially Senators McConnell and Cornyn for their forbearance.

Update: Lots going on at the Headline item.

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Yes it’s a joke, but it is also true.

zmdavid on April 28, 2009 at 12:43 PM

Yes, to all of the above.

Right_of_Attila on April 28, 2009 at 1:18 PM