NRCC: Say ‘good riddance’ to Specter by contributing

The National Republican Congressional Committee is seeking to capitalize on Sen. Arlen Specter’s decision to switch parties, sending out an email urging supporters to tell him “good riddance.”

“Today, Senator Arlen Specter switched his party affiliation to the Democrat Party,” NRCC executive director Guy Harrison wrote. “I hope you will join me in saying ‘Good Riddance.'”

Harrison also rehashed some of the earlier Republican shots being taken at Specter – mainly that his decision was entirely politically motivated and that he is more liberal than the GOP.

“While today’s party switch underscores how well Specter will fit in with his new Democrat colleagues, this act of political self-interest comes at a very serious cost,” Harrison said.

Check out the full email after the jump.

Today, Senator Arlen Specter switched his party affiliation to the Democrat Party. I hope you will join me in saying “Good Riddance.”

Don’t give Democrats a blank check, support the NRCC

While today’s party switch underscores how well Specter will fit in with his new Democrat colleagues, this act of political self-interest comes at a very serious cost. If Democrats succeed in stealing the election in Minnesota they will have a filibuster proof majority in the Senate. This would amount to a blank check for Democrats to continue spending trillions of your tax dollars with ZERO accountability.

This supposedly was a concern for Specter when last month he stated:

“I am staying a Republican because I think I have an important role, a more important role, to play there. The United States very desperately needs a two-party system. That’s the basis of politics in America. I’m afraid we are becoming a one-party system… I think as a governmental matter, it is very important to have a check and balance.” – Sen. Arlen Specter, 3/17/09

But like his principles, I guess this no longer applies.

Don’t give Democrats a blank check, support the NRCC

Now, your support for House Republicans matters more than ever. Since taking power in 2007, Democrats have worsened the culture in Washington, while strapping this country with trillions in new debt and crushing tax hikes on all Americans.

Remember, it was the House Republicans who stood in unison to oppose the so-called “stimulus” and the budget.

Don’t give Democrats a blank check, support the NRCC

Now more than ever, it is important to elect principled, fiscally responsible Republicans. Help us send Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Arlen Specter a message by supporting the NRCC as we work to elect Republicans like you and me.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Guy Harrison, Executive Director

P.S. Americans deserve Representatives who put principles first. Please support the NRCC as we work to rid Washington of self-interested Democrats like Nancy Pelosi and turncoats like Arlen Specter.