Those who want Snarlin' Arlen's head will not relent, no one will be seated until the Senate reconvenes in January, and the GOP caucus doesn't want to deal with this mess that Specter created between now and then.
Specter will not be Judiciary Chair.
Of course Specter will be the Judiciary chair, and to the surprise of many freepers, he will do a good job getting Bush's appointees confirmed.