That sounds like a reasonable request.
Those who support Specter for Chairman should start a call-in campaign of their own requesting just that.
My greatest fear is that we will have come all this way and gain nothing. I would solve that by removing what I see as an obstacle before it can trip me up. If you can remove this obstacle another way, that's fine, too.
We just can't lose. Not again.
I concur.
I definitely understand your perspective about not wnating to come this far and lose. I only came to my position after a lot of thought.
I also don't want to lose by alienating a lot of people who we will need to vote with us to confirm nominees and also pass Bush's agenda in general.
I think the best route to accomplish both (not alienating anyone yet being able to hold Specter accountable) would be to see what the rules are and if they can't vote a chairman out then change the rules so they can.
I just don't know right now what the rules are to make a suggestion other than the above. I don't think the nuclear option would be wise unless we know we will win and we know the positives will outweigh the negatives.