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« on: October 14, 2012, 11:58:52 AM »
« edited: October 14, 2012, 12:06:24 PM by Barnes »

The AP just tweeted that Specter's son has stated his father has died.
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« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2012, 12:00:45 PM »

He was a good man...may he RIP.
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« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2012, 12:02:20 PM »

Just announced.

Intelligent, and had his high points.  I'd seen him work a room a couple of times.  RIP.
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« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2012, 12:04:49 PM »

He was certainly an interesting political figure, and while it may be rather cliched, he will be missed.
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« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2012, 12:04:49 PM »

Was just about to post this.

RIP.
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« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2012, 12:12:51 PM »

RIP.

Whether you liked him or not, it's hard to deny Arlen Specter was a very interesting character.
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« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2012, 12:20:43 PM »

R.I.P.  A dying breed of politicians.
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« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2012, 12:29:17 PM »

RIP. Heard about this on fb.
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« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2012, 12:37:05 PM »

An interesting man.

RIP.
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« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2012, 12:42:09 PM »

Just got confirmation from CNN.

RIP
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« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2012, 12:49:57 PM »

People know my opinion of the guy but regardless of how you feel about the man (politically and personally), he was one hell of a hard worker and a legend. May he rest in peace.
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« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2012, 01:12:18 PM »

 

Nah, seriously. Very good man, for a politician. May he rest in peace.
Battling cancer successfully twice only to have it come round a third time, all within eight years, is not how I would wish to go. Sad
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« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2012, 01:25:47 PM »

Interesting man committed to principles.

RIP. 
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« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2012, 01:26:47 PM »

Without question one of the greatest Senators of our lifetime. He stood for principles and courage over petty partisan politics. If only more Republicans were brave enough to call their contemporary extremist nature out, the nation would actually be livable again.

America missed out on a great man by never electing him president. Pat Toomey, Joe Sestak, and the state of Pennsylvania should feel extra sad today for the knives they jammed in to his back.
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« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2012, 01:31:29 PM »

Pat Toomey, Joe Sestak, and the state of Pennsylvania should feel extra sad today for the knives they jammed in to his back.

Oh stop it. They didn't betray him. That's a really ridiculous accusation.
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« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2012, 01:39:08 PM »

RIP, HP
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« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2012, 01:52:50 PM »

No matter his politics or what either side thought of him, he cared for our state. RIP.
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« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2012, 02:07:08 PM »

RIP.
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« Reply #18 on: October 14, 2012, 02:09:26 PM »

America missed out on a great man by never electing him president. Pat Toomey, Joe Sestak, and the state of Pennsylvania should feel extra sad today for the knives they jammed in to his back.
That's not what killed him.
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« Reply #19 on: October 14, 2012, 02:14:44 PM »


From me!



America missed out on a great man by never electing him president. Pat Toomey, Joe Sestak, and the state of Pennsylvania should feel extra sad today for the knives they jammed in to his back.

Shameless, really. How dare you make a man's death something partisan.
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« Reply #20 on: October 14, 2012, 02:17:17 PM »


From me!



America missed out on a great man by never electing him president. Pat Toomey, Joe Sestak, and the state of Pennsylvania should feel extra sad today for the knives they jammed in to his back.

Shameless, really. How dare you make a man's death something partisan.
Tasteless maybe, but not "partisan" - read those two names again.
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« Reply #21 on: October 14, 2012, 02:32:21 PM »

RIP.

Whether you liked him or not, it's hard to deny Arlen Specter was a very interesting character.
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« Reply #22 on: October 14, 2012, 02:49:06 PM »

Senator Toomey's statement:

"A man of sharp intelligence and dogged determination, Sen. Specter dedicated his life to public service and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His impact on our state and public policy will not be forgotten. My wife Kris and I send our thoughts and prayers to Joan and the entire Specter family."
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« Reply #23 on: October 14, 2012, 02:55:58 PM »

Very sad news. Specter was so respected by even the staunchest of ideological opponents. A wonderful an and a wonderful life. May all PA senators look to his example.
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« Reply #24 on: October 14, 2012, 03:59:55 PM »

RIP.

I admired  his work in the Senate. A great loss to the political community.
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