Is this true? Can you back up this statement? I have heard Steele imply the opposite. He specifically stated that the RNC will not back a candidate in a primary unless the state GOP endorses that candidate. Last week in PA, the state GOP provided no such endorsement of Specter. That was the first shoe to drop in his self-serving move toward formally switching parties. The second shoe was the the poll that showed him 20 points behind. With no help coming from the RNC and a massive lead for Toomey, Specter bailed.
Merely speculating, you left out the part where I said “I do think....”. Steele’s views on issues are no different than Specter, so I have a hard time coming to Steele’s defense when he basically felt disappointed Specter jumped ship.