Specter Promises Obama To ‘Support Your Agenda,’ Hours Later Restates Opposition To OLC Pick
This morning, Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter decided to leave the Republican Party -- saying it "has moved far to the right" -- and join the Democrats. President Obama was informed of Specter's decision this morning and called to welcome him to the party. White House sources told ABC News that Specter pledged loyalty to Obama's agenda:
At 10:32am, President Barack Obama reached Specter and told him "you have my full support" and "thrilled to have you."
Specter told the president, "I'm a loyal Democrat. I support your agenda."
Just hours later, however, Specter reaffirmed his unfounded opposition to Obama's pick to head the Office of Legal Counsel, Dawn Johnsen:
Q: How are going to vote on the Dawn Johnsen confirmation?
SPECTER: I'm opposed to the nominee for Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Council, Dawn Johnsen. LinkHere
Sen. Dick Lugar (R-IN) said today he would support Johnsen's nomination, becoming the first Republican to publicly support her.
At 10:32am, President Barack Obama reached Specter and told him "you have my full support" and "thrilled to have you."
Specter told the president, "I'm a loyal Democrat. I support your agenda."
Just hours later, however, Specter reaffirmed his unfounded opposition to Obama's pick to head the Office of Legal Counsel, Dawn Johnsen:
Q: How are going to vote on the Dawn Johnsen confirmation?
SPECTER: I'm opposed to the nominee for Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Council, Dawn Johnsen. LinkHere
Sen. Dick Lugar (R-IN) said today he would support Johnsen's nomination, becoming the first Republican to publicly support her.
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