I'm not so sure. this has got to be the least propitious time in the 25-40 years to become a Democrat.
What does it gain Specter but irrelevancy?
MacSpectre would gain the praises of the media and his dear friends in the death and lavender industries.
This may be more important to him than anything.
Dan
I don't believe it gains him anything unless he is delusional and hopes for a Clinton cabinet post such as AG. I just feel his true colors are showing.