[Dolphy]

Then he's removed as the Chairman, and the Senate count is 54-46. There's no real damage there.

And we want him to be the Republican in exile every time a contentious judicial issue comes up? I don't. Public relations is part of this entire process, ignoring that does the agenda no good. Specter did us a favor by opening his mouth and bringing so much attention to himself and his Chairmanship.

[W1_hooyah]

"Specter did us a favor by opening his mouth and bringing so much attention to himself and his Chairmanship."

Right on the money, Dolphy. Specter is very useful to us in his weakened, chastened state.

[Coop]

And we want him to be the Republican in exile every time a contentious judicial issue comes up?

The scenario being discussed had Specter leaving the GOP.