Specter says he's switching parties

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FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2008 file photo, Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Sources on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 said veteran GOP Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania intends to switch parties.

Veteran Republican Sen. Arlen Specter disclosed plans today to switch parties, a move intended to boost his chances of winning re-election next year that will also push Democrats closer to a 60-vote filibuster-resistant majority.

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