A term for a politician that changes his political party after showing years of devout support for the party he/she was first elected in.
A Spectercrat usually changes parties to gain respect, popularity, notoriety, or to help be a
rubber stamp for an administration that needs votes.
Origin: Named in the honor of Arlen Specter, a former
republican Pennsylvania senator since 1980, who switched party affiliations in April, 2009. His record of NOT voting in line with his party earns him this honor.
Notable Spectercrats of the past:
-Strom Thurmond
-Joe Lieberman
-Jim Jeffords
-Robert Smith
-Harry Byrd Jr