Gov. Charlie Crist weighed in Pennsylvania Republican U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter’s decision to run as a Democrat in 2010:

“He ought to do what he feels is right,” Crist said.

Crist, a potential Senate candidate himself, implied that Specter’s switch could make Florida’s open U.S. Senate seat an even bigger prize for either party.

“Well, there’s a difference in the total numbers now,” he said.

Specter’s party switch brings the Democrats to a majority of 59 in the U.S. Senate, just one vote shy of a fillibuster-proof majority. Al Franken’s lead in Minnesota could clinch the majority if he withstands a recount and legal challenges.

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