Do you know Specter's position on the nuclear option? I get the feeling he would be for it if there were only 8 judges on the court where there would be a 4-4 tie. But I think with O'Connor on the court he would vote against it. I know he has known Alito for 20 years so hopefully that will be taken into account.
I definately think the dems will fillabuster Alito. The money would dry up from their left wing DU donors if they didn't. Reid's tone today was very telling.
My bet is on Specter voting for the nuclear option on this particular nominee because they go way back. That's the ace in the hold. I have a hunch that Alito has been on the frontburner for sometime for SCOTUS.