“He ought to do what he feels is right. I’m sure it was a difficult decision for him to make.”

— Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R), commenting on Sen. Arlen Specter’s party change, and possibly contemplating one of his own. Crist, who recently married New York socialite and Halloween costume designer Carole Rome, has long been rumored to be gay. He also lobbied for Obama stimulus funds, in contrast to many other Republican governors who made shows of considering not taking the money.