Is anyone really surprised by this? We’re talking about the same Arlen Specter that tried to justify amnesty for 12-20 million illegal aliens by saying that the guy on the treadmill next to him at his gym totally liked the plan. The stupidity of voting for Holder pales in comparison.

Sen. Arlen Specter says he will vote for Eric Holder as the next attorney general, paving the way for an almost certain confirmation.

The Pennsylvania Republican had challenged Holder’s record as a Justice Department official during the Clinton administration.

Previously Specter had called Holder’s judgment “inexplicable” for his role in controversial pardons granted by Clinton, including that of fugitive financier Marc Rich.

On Tuesday, on the eve of a Senate Judiciary Committee vote, Specter told reporters he will support Holder’s nomination. Given previously stated GOP support for Holder, his confirmation now appears all but certain.

Dumbass.