I had heard this yesterday, but now here's proof. I had heard that the reason the Democrats went for the "deal" was because the found out yesterday morning that they didn't have the votes to stop the Republicans from changing the rules. And now we read that Arlan Spector told Republicans they had his vote after all:
"Specter’s support for the tactic means that it will be extremely difficult for Democrats to get the six Republican votes they need to defeat it."
So, this is why the 7 Democrats.....I'm sure with the support of their leadership.....went for the "deal." Because they knew they would lose and they knew they had to do something to save some face. As Harry Reid admitted yesterday he got his first good night's sleep. And for good reason.
http://www.thehill.com/thehill/expor...5/specter.html