QUESTION - SPECTER'S POST-SWITCH SENIORITY
Can somebody please explain to me what happens to Arlen Specter's seniority on committees now that he has switched over to the Democratic side?
I know he loses his "ranking member" designation because he's no longer a Republican, but it sounds so far like there were no deals made for him at this time.
Any information?
UPDATE: Just found this excellent analysis after hitting the 'Save' button:
http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/05/specter-defection-creating-logjam-in-democratic-caucus.php
