Senator Specter’s bombshell comes on the heels of Democratic Congressman-elect Scott Murphy’s come from behind victory in 20th Congressional seat of New York. It also comes as the ongoing legal battle in Minnesota draws closer to a conclusion that will now make Al Franken the 60th Democratic vote in the U.S. Senate.

In making his announcement that he is now a Democrat, Senator Specter said, “I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans. When I supported the stimulus package, I knew that it would not be popular with the Republican Party. But, I saw the stimulus as necessary to lessen the risk of a far more serious recession than we are now experiencing.”

The incredible grassroots support for President Obama’s economic agenda is not only proving that the Republicans’ “just say no” approach is wrong for America but it’s also helping drive proud Democratic candidates like Scott Murphy to victory and driving courageous leaders like Senator Specter away from their party.

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