On the recordApril 28, 2009
Yes, Arlen Specter was about a 64 percent vote reliable; 64 percent of the time he voted with his party as a Republican. I doubt he'll be much more loyal to the Democratic Party.
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Begala comments on Specter's voting reliability and independence after switching parties.
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