[ken5050]

A few points. At the time that Bush agreed to campaign for spector, and host a fund raiser, and when Santorum came on board, there was a concern that if Bush/Rick didn't support Arlen..he would bolt the party AND seek the Dem nomination. This was a real fear in the GOP ledership, especially after the Jeffords matter, and of course, the Dems would have given him the slot in a heartbeat. It would not have been pretty.

More importantly, Spector will become chair of the SJC comittee in the next congress. The thought makes my skin crawl, and I imagine that it did to Bush, Rove, et al. I also believe that Specor doesnt have the physical stamina for the protracted committee and floor fights on nominees, and if you think the last year was bad, wait till we get a few SC nominations. So my theory is that in return for GOP re-election support, Spector agreed NOT to take the SJC chair. It's the ONLY reason that makes sense..

[Ogie Oglethorpe]

I really hope you're right, but I have a sneaking suspicion you're not. IMHO, Specter sees taking over SJC and ensuring babykilling for another two decades as his final Senate legacy.

I can't even type this without getting angry...

[ServesURight]

I also believe that Specor doesnt have the physical stamina for the protracted committee and floor fights on nominees, and if you think the last year was bad, wait till we get a few SC nominations.

He sure had the stamina when he and the Rats ran Bork out of town.

Pure wishful thinking on your part. Specter will be the SJC - and Bush will get burnt because Specter is nothing more than a lying, backstabbing socialist disguised as a Pubbie.

[pettifogger]

Nice analysis. So, who'd you vote for in the primary?