I don't disagree that Specter is bad as chairman. But I also don't disagree with Hugh that removing him has the possibility of being much worse. Unintented consequences, backlash. The media would have an absolute field day, and taht can only hurt us in the eyes of the ignorant in the battleground states. Democrats would use "poor Arlen Specter" as a noose around our necks. We have them at the gallows now; no need to give them ammunition.
I'll just hope and pray that Bush and Santorum secured his obedience in return for their support, and that a pass from Chairman Specter will make a nominee seem more moderate and more capable of escaping a filibuster. I won't hold my breath, but I'll hope.
In 1998, on the eve of impeachment, Clinton named Joan Specter to a paid position on the National Endowment of the Arts. Specter then voted the impeachment charges "not proven."