Earlier today Eric Kleefield reported that Arlen Specter has been "consistent" on his stance on EFCA even though...he hasn't, as Kleefield explains. Well, for now, Specter can keep saying he's been consistent on his stance and keep saying he supports EFCA (sans card check which almost totally relinquishes the point of the bill) because the bill isn't going anywhere for a while. So he can keep saying he's a big EFCA fan without actually proving it. That's just Arlen's style. 

Arlen Specter:

"There's nothing wrong with a little ethnic pride."

Ummmm...

So here's the breakdown for the Obama-Gates-Crowley happy hour:

Obama: Budweiser
Crowley: Blue Moon
Gates: Red Stripe or Beck's

I'm partial to Blue Moon myself. It's a well balanced Belgian beer (always go with the Belgian beers). Never had Red Stripe so I don't have anything to say on that but I do have a thought on Budweiser: nobody would possibly choose Budweiser if there are other options and the President undoubtedly has access to a great assortment of beers. The only possible explanation: this is the beginning of Obama's reelection campaign in Missouri. Remember how close it was?