[Thebaddog]

I have never understood what voodoo Specter has over everyone in the Senate. I've had his number for about five years now. And what is it with Bush's campaigning for him last time?

[Aquinasfan]

I have never understood what voodoo Specter has over everyone in the Senate.

LOL! Neither do I.

[thoughtomator]

Probably he holds lots of blackmailable info.

[SaltyJoe]

I think when a good leader allows a team mate a chance to redeem themselves, the leader gives plenty of opportunity. Sometimes that member forgets the forgiving graces of that leader and forgets the meaning of life. Many complain that Pres Bush Sr. had played Noriega in Panama knowing that Noriega was a thug all along. I like to think that Pres Bush Sr. gave this guy plenty of opportunities to change before Operation Just Cause.

Others that have been supported by or given position by President Bush Jr. should take heed.

[pepsi_junkie]

And what is it with Bush's campaigning for him last time?

Just my opinion, but I suspect that pre-election Specter and Bush made a pact. Bush will kill Toomey's chances and hand the election to Specter and in return Specter would support the Presidents judicial nominations from a position of power as the chair of the committee. Then immediately after winning Specter let it be known that he was going to be "independant" and Bush had to send the dogs out. Once again, Specter promised to be good and The President backed off and he got the job as chairman. And once again, he is now signalling his intent to ignore his deals.

If my theory is correct, W has been betrayed twice by this clown. I too wonder why his (apparant) duplicity never hurts him!

[Political Junkie Too]

I have never understood what voodoo Specter has over everyone in the Senate.

Razor-thin margin in the Senate. Now that the GOP has a little breathing room, Specter may not have the influence he once did by threatening to leave the reservation.

-PJ

[Diva Betsy Ross]

As much as I love the President and Senator Santorum they both screwed up here, IMO. President Bush will skate but Santorum won't as easily... it all comes down to campaign money. Who scratched whose back and when. Toomey would have been great. I have questions about Santorum now.