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I think a stronger Republican Senate might help offset some of the damage done by Specter when he becomes Judiciary Committee head. There might be more pressure with a stronger Republican majority. Bush will certainly have more of a mandate.

Well, that's about the only good that can come out of this. Gotta rely on Republican voters in other states to get more Republicans in the Senate. I honestly have no hope that Specter will do anything honorable in the next six years. Except hopefully not run for higher office.

One other good thing that might happen is Pennsylvania will become a battleground in the presidential election. Just like Schwarzeneggar's presence may force Kerry to spend more money in California, a fight in Pennsylvania will force him to spend more here. It would be an absolute thrill if Bush were to win Pennsylvania, in spite of the presence of Rendell and Philadelphia. I don't know if Specter can in any way help Bush win here in Pennsylvania. I doubt it since he didn't help him last time. But here's hoping for something good.