I haven't decided about Santorum. I heard him explain his reasoning about his support for Specter shortly after the election. His biggest reason was personal loyalty. While I may not agree with the motivation, I could probably look past it. Where I have my problem with Santorum is that he has evolved into a big government "conservative". So, I'll be listening and pondering during the campaign. If you look at his Senate voting record, however, he's got one of the higher conservative ratings. I doubt Casey will be that high. My decision will be whether to vote for him, vote 3rd party or not vote for Senator. I won't be voting for Casey.
Maybe that's the problem we have these days? We rationalize why our elected leader votes the way he did and supports the people he does? It was flat out wrong for GW and Santorum to support Specter and now the chickens are coming home to roost. As important issues come before congress our weasel leaders, who happen to have control of both houses and the WH, go along with the likes of liberals like Teddy Kennedy so as to accomplish something, even though it is against 90% of the base. As I see it anymore, the pubbies can't be leaders so I might as well vote for the opposition! Call it a 'can't beat them, join them' attitude.......
Go ahead and vote for Santorum. He has no chance, and you can tell us here on our forum that you voted for him, but that your vote didn't matter because it won't matter. One vote never decides an election, but one vote per precinct can decide elections.