Several sources are reporting Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) is switching to the Democratic Party.
Assuming Al Franken prevails in his ongoing court battle, which appears likely, this would give the Dems a veto-proof majority, ensuring that Obama will not have to use the reconciliation procedure for healthcare, and there will be tax increases and lesbian marriages for all. Or something like that. Big day for Obama.
UPDATE: Specter's statement can be found here.
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He went from a party that created bigger government and believed in deficit spending to a party that wants to created bigger government and believes in...deficit...spendi...wait a second - Ben
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