I'm hoping that even if he did speak up in favor of Specter it may not help all that much. Last time it wasn't only Santorum but Bush who backed Specter as well as the party. Hopefully, this time the party will take not of Specter's unpopularity and back Toomey. I hope...
Yes, that was the first time I was really mad at Bush. Pretty mad at Santorum too. The Pope (John Paul II at the time) had just come out with a statement about pro-life politicians and voting. He expressly stated that when there is a clear choice between a pro-life and a pro-abortion politician, Catholics are obliged, ceteris paribus, to support the pro-lifer. Bush's abdication was terrible, but Santorum's was arguably worse.