Alito is often called "Scalito" which suggests he'd be more than OK.
His decision on Casey (yes that Casey) was overturned by SCOTUS. He's that good.
Yet for some strange reason Specter likes him.
And since the Circuit is out of Philly, this could be helpful to Santorum. A few weeks ago traitor Chaffee was quoted as saying "the caucus would do anything for Santorum"
Here is an article about "Scalito"
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/050719/19alito.htm