[Sun]

I feel that if PA voters wrote in Pat Toomey's name, and Specter lost by the amount of votes that Toomey received, the Republican machine would have to start paying attention.

It would send a strong, clear message.

In fact, even if Specter lost by a combination of write-ins AND third parties, I believe that would send a strong message, as well.

[joanie-f]

I feel that if PA voters wrote in Pat Toomey's name, and Specter lost by the amount of votes that Toomey received, the Republican machine would have to start paying attention … It would send a strong, clear message.

Good point.

I’ve heard a lot of rumblings along those lines. I, for one, have to take a few steps back from this skirmish before deciding what to do in November. I know I will not vote for either Hoeffel or Specter. That is a given.

An attorney with whom I occasionally work, Jim Clymer, is the national chairman of the Constitution Party, which is headquartered here in Lancaster County. He is seriously looking into putting up a viable Constitution Party candidate. Writing in Toomey’s name, as you suggested, is something else I am considering. I personally need to let the dust clear a little more before I decide what course to take.

~ joanie