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The difference between this pro-abortion Republican and this pro-abortion Democrat is that the Republican will wield significant power in the Senate Judiciary Committee, while the Democrat will not.

Note that the Judiciary Committee is a very significant player in the abortion debate. One does not need to be a "Democrat or a liar" in order to wish to sway the debate.

Don't worry about my vote...I'm not from PA. I am considering contributing to Hoeffel though, and offensive accusations are not likely to affect my decision.

If necessary, we can bump Specter from the Chair and put Kyl in his place. If Specter has any questios about Bush's willingness to dump ineffective Senate leadership, he can go ask the junior senator from Mississippi.

As to Hoeffel, please remember that a vote on the floor of the Senate is not a vote in committee. Every Senator's vote counts the same. With Specter, if the votes on Thomas, Scalia, Rehnquist, and Bork are used as guideposts, then there is a 75% probability he will vote for a Bush appointee. If it is Joe Hoeffel, there is a 0% probability.

Don't be a damned fool.