He didn't for his idea of filibustering the renewal of the Patiot Act either...BUT, he got FREE publicity..and for a candidate for POTUS...
THAT is what is important.
I guess he is trying to be this election's Howard Dean...just throw out outrageous "red meat" for the kook left...and George Soros will love you...
I'd pay to be a fly on the wall the next time Specter runs into Russy boy. LOL