And yes, Specter is indeed looking out for his own self-interest. But in my view it turns out that his self-interest is more in tune with the common weal than is the view of Jim DeMint and others of his brand of "purity".   Sometimes you can in fact "do well by doing good". And this appears to be the situation of Sen. Specter.

Although it was also the case for "The Old Dope Peddler", I realize.

But please, Doug, keep opposing "amnesty" and Obama.   It puts you squarely on the wrong side of demographics--and history. And that makes things much easier for the rest of us.