We are now at an impasse in the Senate over this issue. Republicans need to exercise the nuclear option or do sometime just as dramatic to place the blame for this where it belongs. Trying to preserve non-existent collegiality is a mistake. If Specter can't get the job done send him to the showers...
There is no point in supporting a political party if that party will not take charge when it has achieved a majority.
As far as I am concerned, Senate Republicans are wimps and cowards until they stand up and fight completely for victory over this judicial blackmail.