[Uncle Vlad]

Well said. That needs to be a priority. Someone needs to take Specter aside, tell him that we graciously allowed him to remain here, but he won't be in the Judiciary Committee this time. You don't have to be "mean," but you can't dilute your core principles to the point where you can't accomplish anything, either. That's why the 1994 Republican Revolution eventually fizzled. Don't let it happen this time!

[RonF]

That's the key issue here. There's a conflict between core principles and what is viewed as politically possible. I have no doubt that there are Senators who personally view a reversal of Roe vs. Wade as desirable, but fear that supporting it will cost them their seat, or will cost the Senate as a whole several Senators that would support it. Keep in mind that you are very likely asking some Senators to take a chance on losing an election over this issue.