Issa Threatens July 4 Ethics Probe over Sestak Bribery Claim

By: James Richardson (Diary)  |  May 22nd at 11:29 PM  | 

In the wake of Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary, a top House GOP legislator is renewing his call for an ethics probe into allegations the White House offered Rep. Joe Sestak an administration post in exchange for foregoing his primary bid against Beltway-endorsed Sen. Arlen Specter. California Rep. Darrell Issa, the ranking Republican member of the House Oversight and Government Reform committee, said Sestak, who | Read More »

On the Art of Channeling Kanye West

By: James Richardson (Diary)  |  February 1st at 07:12 PM  | 

Senator Arlen Specter and his brash temperament are back in the news. The incorrigible Republican-turned-Democrat attended a Pennsylvania Progressive forum Saturday, opposite his primary opponent Representative Joe Sestak, where he stormed the stage prematurely during Sestak’s closing remarks. Explaining why he is best suited both professional and politically for the post, Sestak was unexpectedly greeted by Specter, prompting a moderator to bluntly ask the senator | Read More »

Specter to Bachmann: “Act like a lady”

By: James Richardson (Diary)  |  January 21st at 03:38 PM  | 

A joint radio appearance with Representative Michele Bachman and Senator Arlen Specter turned ugly yesterday when the Pennsylvania Republican-turned-Democrat became irate and demanded of Bachmann that she “act like a lady.” The pair were invited by Philadelphia-based conservative talker Dom Giordano for a special program marking the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s inauguration. Asked by Senator Specter to reflect on the fiscal policies she supported | Read More »