Now I see where you got the idea that I was equating Santorum's endorsement of Specter to Daschle's opposition of the war effort. I confused my post on this thread with a post on another thread. The operative word in the sentence was miscalculation - that's all. Not the same miscalculation, but a miscalculation nonetheless.
I hope you realize that I will be working hard to get Santorum re-elected here in W. PA; I've contributed to his campaigns in the House and Senate in the past and will do so again. I also hope you realize that not all W. PA voters are as forgiving as I am. I voted for Toomey in the primary, but cast my vote for Hoeffel in the general election just to get rid of Specter. I fail to see where Specter has done anything more, and in fact less, than a number of conservative Democrats (Nelson - a genuine good guy - and Miller come to mind) to advance the President's agenda. I said on this forum that, if re-elected, Specter would take the chair of the Judiciary and would revert to form (which he has). I rest my case.
p.s. I noted your tag line thanking veterans. You're welcome - and thanks for the support, we need it.
MH, Post 154 was directed to you.