[TOUGH STOUGH]

Also, the members of the Republican Conference could make one of two rule changes to prevent a Specter-led Judiciary Committee. First, they could waive the term limit for Hatch. Alternatively, they could circumvent rules and tradition and skip Specter for Sen. Jon Kyl (R.-Ariz.), a pro-life conservative who is fourth in seniority.

A final option, more peaceful than either of the above, is that the leadership could talk Specter into taking the chairmanship of some other committee, perhaps by offering a spot on another coveted panel.

According to Rick Sanorum's office, they are NOT going to do ANY of the above. I was told if Specter wins he will head the Judiciary, it is a DONE DEAL.

Knowing Specter like I DO, he probably threatened NOT to run unless he would be given the head of the Judiciary. And instead of learning from the past, the Republican party took the bait.

[Tamzee]

Gee, your previous post merely stated that Santorum's office confirmed Specter was in line for the Judiciary Committee. I'm willing to bet you weren't even aware of these options much less asked Santorum's office about them. BTW, Santorum and Toomey both endorsed Specter.

The rest of your posts are just "probablies" and personal assertions... you're right, the debate is over.