I also think that Spector will not end up being a problem. What is controversial in the papers often turns out to be exagerration by the press, who are always willing to stir up trouble amongst Republicans.
It is also possible that public statements by Spector are meant to lure the Rats into a false sense of security regarding the judicial nominations.
Since I am not privy to internal Senate or administration discussions, I am simply going to wait and see what happens. President Bush was very upset about his judicial nominees being blocked, and I do not think that he will allow Spector to become the new roadblock.
Patience is the watchword.
As far as Alan Keyes, I suported him in the Senate race, since he was running on the Republican ticket. I avoided any controversy about his Senate run on the forums. However, I would point out that Keyes did not get elected, and his call for reparations seemed to me to be a bit less than principled.
That's what I was saying in my post. Obtaining the majority is the most important thing. You deal with the other problems AFTER you have the majority.