“Specter enjoys being the center of attention. There has probably been more money spent to influence his vote on this issue than on any other vote, from any other senator, at any other time." - Ernest Istook, Chair Save Our Secret Ballot
As President Obama's socialist agenda winds its way through Congress, it's refreshing to see at least one plank of that agenda face a significant roadblock. Sen. Arlen Spector (R? PA) - co-sponsor of the so called "Employee Free Choice Act" - announced yesterday that he will be voting against cloture and against the more appropriately named "card check” legislation. African American Republican blogger and activist Rev. Isaac Hayes of Chicago says that the Republican party is finally "beginning to stand up for regular Americans."
From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce website:
"Under the existing law today, workers have a chance to vote for or against unionization in a private-ballot election that is federally supervised. Under Card Check, if more than 50% of workers at a facility sign a card, the government would have to certify the union, and a private ballot election would be prohibited--even if workers want one. By forcing workers to sign a card in public--instead of vote in private--Card Check opens the door to intimidation and coercion."
If only Sen. Specter would have came to his senses during the stimulus bill debate!
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