Specter Catches Donkey Flu!

• Specter joins Democrats – New York Times

In a statement issued about noon as the Capitol was digesting the stunning turn of events, Mr. Specter said he had concluded that his party had moved too far to the right, a fact demonstrated by the migration of 200,000 Pennsylvania Republicans to the Democratic Party.

“I now find my political philosophy more in line with Democrats than Republicans,” Mr. Specter said, acknowledging that his decision was certain to disappoint colleagues and supporters.

• Sen. Specter will switch parties – Philadelphia Enquirer
• Dems near filibuster-proof majority in Senate – Washington Post
• Wake up call for GOP – Washington Post