I’ll believe it when I see it

Specter is so full of hot air, he probably used the heat he generates to power his pace maker.  So, pardon me if I reserve judgement on anything that comes out of his dueling turkey waddle mouth.

Sen. Arlen Specter told a boisterous crowd of union activists today that he backs a public health insurance option as part of the health care overhaul Congress is debating.

“I know you are very interested in the public component and I think Senator Schumer has the right idea about having a public component,” Specter said at a rally held at the Capitol City Brewery near Union Station.

The shift — Specter opposed a public option only months ago — comes as Specter faces a potential primary opponent next spring in U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak and as a new poll shows his favorability rating at a 17-year low.

He does need to prove himself though as a Democrat so he can fend off any challenge in his home state.