Specter will most likely be dead from cancer by the time the election rolls around. He’s visibly dying.
I think they call that “politically incorrect”.
I dont know that he’ll be dead, but I do think there is a good chance that he will have a relapse before Nov 2010 and require more treatment. Maybe a bone marrow transplant.
It’s not unheard of for voters to throw out a long-time elected official when they are concerned about his age and health. It could happen here.