Yawn - Specter is finally a Dem.

I think I should be more upset by this than I am. The always annoying Arlen Specter (Even his name, Arlen, annoys me) has finally decided to become an actual Democrat. Up till now, he was a RINO (Republican In Name Only). Why did he decide this?

Well, he is very unpopular with the Republican voters in PA. He barely beat a primary challenge four year ago. And, if the polls are even close to being right, he had a zero chance of getting the Republican nomination in 2010. So, he did what was in his best interest - he jumped to the Democratic side. By most accounts, he is quite likely to hold on to his seat now that he has a 'D' after his name.

Now, this puts the Dems with one vote of a filibuster proof majority. Translation: Once that idiot Franken take the Minnesota seat, they will be able to do WHATEVER they want in the Senate. But, I must ask, what has really changed?

You could never could on Arlen to side with us. He voted with The Messiah on the recent Porkulis bill. As Harry Reid noted, 'He is always with us when we don't need him!' We can only assume he would have stuck it to us again. So, for all intents and purposes, he was already contributing to the Dem majority.

Now, one question does loom. He said a few weeks ago that he was again the 'Card Check' bill. He re-affirmed that today. That would be good news. He would be voting against the will of his new party. Message to Dems - you probably should get used to that - we sure as hell had to - and it is freaking ANNOYING. Of course, he re-affirmed about a week ago that he was NOT leaving the party - so - so much for assurances.

All in all - I say good riddance to a long term pain in our collective asses. But, get ready for 18 months of hell in the Senate!

Get behind Pat Toomey - so we can get a real Republican in that seat in 2010.

Oh - Does anyone have Joe Lieberman's number?