That logic is pretty out there. Alito's from New Jersey, Specter's a Pennsylvanian. One of them is pro-life, the other is not. Aren't you feeling the close connection?
Philadelphia is the common bond of Alito and Spector, iirc.
"Alito's from New Jersey, Specter's a Pennsylvanian."
But, the Court he presently serves on is physically located in Philadelphia. That's why Chiller said that Alito "lives and works in Specter's backyard".
I believe they both work/or worked in Philly legal circles for years. Specter might not like his abortion stance, but it'll be difficult to stall a local. These Senators take pride in their "own" SC nominees. At any rate, their relationship is worth exploring. I suspect it is part of W's strategery.