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Specter Tells Ingraham to 'Get Off It'

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(Newser) – Arlen Specter got into an on-air tiff with Laura Ingraham yesterday, when the conservative talk show host said the Republican senator must have been “wined and dined at the White House,” because he supported the stimulus package. “Oh, get off it, Laura,” a piqued Specter replied. “I’m not drinking any wine at the White House. I make my own independent judgments, don’t give me this wine and dine baloney, young lady.”

Ingraham also asked Specter if he could name a conservative economist who supported the stimulus. Specter ventured Martin Feldstein, but Ingraham responded, “No. No. No,” pointing out that Feldstein supported a stimulus, but not this stimulus. “You think you’re right and I think I’m right,” Specter said. “It’s a bitter pill, but one I think that has to be swallowed.”

Arlen Specter and Susan Collins talk to reporters on Capitol Hill, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, as they wait for an elevator after a meeting with Harry Reid on the economic stimulus legislation.
Arlen Specter and Susan Collins talk to reporters on Capitol Hill, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, as they wait for an elevator after a meeting with Harry Reid on the economic stimulus legislation.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Arlen Specter speaks to reporters just off the Senate floor Friday night, Feb. 6, 2009, at the Capitol.
Arlen Specter speaks to reporters just off the Senate floor Friday night, Feb. 6, 2009, at the Capitol.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Arlen Specter talks to reporters upon his arrival in Damascus, Syria on Monday Dec. 29, 2008.
Arlen Specter talks to reporters upon his arrival in Damascus, Syria on Monday Dec. 29, 2008.   (AP photo / Bassem Tellawi)
Conservative radio host Laura Ingraham poses on the red carpet upon arrival at a salute to FOX News Channel's Brit Hume on January 8, 2009 in Washington, DC.
Conservative radio host Laura Ingraham poses on the red carpet upon arrival at a salute to FOX News Channel's Brit Hume on January 8, 2009 in Washington, DC.   (Getty Images)
This composite image shows Arlen Specter and Laura Ingraham.
This composite image shows Arlen Specter and Laura Ingraham.   (AP / Getty)
Conservative radio host Laura Ingraham poses on the red carpet upon arrival at a salute to FOX News Channel's Brit Hume on January 8, 2009 in Washington, DC.
Conservative radio host Laura Ingraham poses on the red carpet upon arrival at a salute to FOX News Channel's Brit Hume on January 8, 2009 in Washington, DC.   (Getty Images)
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LeftMiddleRight
Feb 10, 09 9:29 AM CST
Aren't these Senators and Congress people supposed to be our puppets and not the other way around. Let's start to take a tally on who doesn't vote the way we want, and as soon as we can, vote then out. Who cares if they can walk the walk and talk the talk. People, open up your eyes. If you are still afraid to challenge your parents authority, your going to still be too afraid to challenge anyone who reminds you of your parents. Gee, I'm scared of them. They make me nervous. I'm afraid that they may make me feel stupid. I guess I'll vote for them again. I want my mommy... Grow a set, and vote like an adult for once. Don't care what anyone thinks. If you do just a little research, you'll end up knowing more than most. But do your research in more than one place. Reply
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stormy7
Feb 10, 09 10:25 AM CST
A well deserved verbal bitch slap to Ingraham. Reply
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woody66
Feb 10, 09 12:44 PM CST
LeftMiddleRight, I'm still trying to connect your rant to the news story. Please help me. Reply
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Scytherius
Feb 10, 09 12:50 PM CST
Hey, the GOP have put radio entertainers in charge of their party. They deserve what they get. And the head of the GOP? Rush "Party Before Country" Limbaugh. I've never enjoyed watching something die like I am enjoying watching the GOP and conservatism gasp it's last breath Reply
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Caps
Feb 10, 09 12:53 PM CST
So am I.
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