http://thephoenix.com/BLOGS/starkravings/archive/2009/04/28/with-spector-s-switch-to-dems-gop-stares-into-the-abyss.aspxThis is the kind of thing that happens to a self-destructive party -- it loses its ability to filibuster the Senate when an old respected moderate like Pennsylvania's Arlen Spector decides to switch parties. It was partially an act of political survivalenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20917.1142)