Arlen Specter is a “RINO”.  check that – was a RINO.  Later today, the senator from Pennsylvania is expected to announce that he is switching from the Republican Party to the Democrat Party and run in the Democratic primary in 2010.

And you know what, folks?  I can honestly say that I am glad to see him leave.  Truth be told, although he was in the GOP for 30+ years, he had the independent streak about him not to mention the fact that he voted for some issues the way that a Democrat would – with one example being that he voted for the stimulus package.

But I also think that Specter saw the writing on the wall when he realized that he was going to – for the first time in his political career – face some actual competition in a primary.  His opponent?  Pat Toomey.  So I am not completely surprised that he switched parties.  Oh, before I forget – he claims that he intends to keep his independent streak going despite switching over to the dark side.

Arlen, no hard feelings coming from me personally; but nonetheless, when you leave, don’t let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya.