Bush-----2,756,361-49%
Specter--2,890,818-53%
Clymer-----216,930-4%
Note the following:
1. Hoeffel received almost 600,000 fewer votes than Kerry. Does he suddenly receive these votes if he runs against Toomey as opposed to Specter?
2. Assume Specter votes less Bush votes are Demo crossover voters for Specter (134K) that would've gone for Hoeffel, but also assume Clymer voters (216K) go for Toomey. The result is a modest Toomey win.
IMHO, the numbers show Toomey would've had an advantage in the race.
Supporting spRectum was a calculated risk...calculating the risk of spRectum chairing the Senate Judiciary Committee is flat-out stupidity. 100%. spRectum is NOT trustworthy - spRectum is ALL about himself and his power...