Sources: Sen. Specter intends to switch parties

Why bother? He's been acting like one for years. I think it's good news for Republicans. This way, when we gain control again (I'm ever the optimist), we won't have to deal with making him chair of the judiciary committee. Unless of course, he changes back, sigh. Sources: Sen. Specter intends to switch parties: "WASHINGTON – Several officials say veteran Republican Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania intends to switch parties, advancing his own hopes of winning a new term next year while pushing Democrats one step closer to a 60-vote filibuster-resistant majority."