Here's my letter to Frist
Senator Frist,
I am from Arlen Specter's home state of Pennsylvania. However even though I am a loyal Republican, I could not bring myself to vote for him in the 2004 Senate election. Instead, I voted for Jim Clymer because he better represents my conservative, pro-life values.
As you know, Specter barely won the primary against Pat Toomey in this election and for a four time incumbent, this is really telling. It is clear that the people in Pennsylvania see that Specter is out of touch with their values and the platform of the Republican party.
I understand that Specter is in line as the next chairman of the Judiciary committee and I urge you NOT to support him in that position. After this election we have a gain of 5 seats in the Senate and the most important job we will have as Republicans will be the nomination of good US Supreme Court Justices. Specter's recent comments (i.e, threats) to block anything but middle-of-the-road Supreme Court nominees are very troubling particularly because he is being considered for this important position on the Judiciary committee.
It would be interesting to give Senator Specter a list of the key issues on the Republican platform and ask him to cross out what he disagrees with. I don't think we would be left with much. This is NOT the kind of person that we want heading up the Senate's Judiciary committee so I urge you to consider an alternate candidate such as another Pennsylvanian, Rick Santorum.
I realize that the Senate has its unwritten rules about putting Senators who have seniority into prime positions. However, considering the position we are in and recent comments from Specter, it is immensely important to get the right people in the key positions. Please take this matter seriously as it may be the most important decision you have made to date in your position as the Senate Majority Leader. I am counting on you as are countless innocent unborn victims of abortion.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Feel free to contact me by phone or email at any time if you wish to discuss this matter further.