Frist is just giving those who are worked up about this some consolation in defeat. Specter's ascension was never truly in doubt. This was all a shell game. They think they can hoodwink us by acting like this was touch-and-go and that all the phone calls and emails almost did the trick. They just want to make sure we keep donating to them.
I saw Frist's interview and my thoughts were not the same as those of the "analysts." For one thing, he never directly answered one question. For another, I couldn't figure out which side he was on, other than "[Specter] has questions to answer" and "[Specter] must support the president's nominees." That bobbing and weaving leaves a politician an entire world of wriggle room.
Let's face it folks, no Democrat pol really wants Roe v Wade overturned; very few Republican pols really want Roe v Wade overturned. So, they just let Specter do the dirty work and keep their hands clean.
It is still very much in doubt. So far Specter has gotten the support of Snow, Hatch, and McCain. Specter has been working his tail off to try to salvage this, but is not out of the woods yet. If people keep up the pressure, there is a fair chance someone will step up and challenge Specter. Specter will not be able to survive a challenge. There are at least two Senators who have entertained the thought of challenging. Specter knows he is in very hot water or he would not have been doing all these interviews and meeting with all the Senators. Specter is very concerned and should be.
They're going to wonder why many of the people who worked so hard to win the election for them this year stay home two years from now.