Why did Rick Santorum lie about what Arlen Specter told him?

Question

I said will you support the president's nominees? We had a 51-to-49 majority in the Senate. He said, 'I'll support the president's nominees as chairman,'" Santorum said as reported by the Washington Post.

Specter disputed that claim on The Michael Smerconish Program this morning.

"He is not correct. I made no commitment to him about supporting judges," Specter told the radio show. "I made no deal."

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Specter also downplayed the value of Santorum's endorsement in helpnig him turn aside the primary challenge by then-Rep. Pat Toomey.

"Senator Santorum supported my candidacy in that primary pretty much as we had supported each other over the years," he told the radio show. "We have very different political ideologies but we worked very closely together in the interest of Pennsylvania. His support was helpful but hardly determinative, hardly that important."

Answer 1

He lies a lot and can't be trusted.

Answer 2

while arlen Sphincter grew to become right into a Republican, AND the senior Senator from Pennsylvania, what grew to become into Santorum meant to do? propose his opponent? you're making a Mountain out of a mole hill.

Answer 3

Santorum is a career politician and will tell you anything you want to hear to get your vote. They all pander to the voters. If Spector said something that makes Santorum look bad, Santorum will deny it and visa versa.

Answer 4

Is there any reason to believe Spector over Santorum? I cannot find one. Arlen Spector was a real "taker" when he was in Congress...........never thinking about the good of the country, just the good of Spector. How many times did he change his Party affiliation?

Answer 5

Its commonplace for liars to keep up the bad work.

Answer 6

Anyone who says he did not say "Black" people, when he clearly did, then lie and say he said, "Blah" people, as if Blah people exist, is a serial liar.

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Answer 7

Because he's a politician.

Answer 8

because he has no spine, just marionette strings.