Yeah and you also left out the fact that the people lining up to challenge him have poor chances
It's not certain who'll run against him in 2006. Wait and See.
Last I looked his approval rating was hovering around 52%. Not brilliant, not bad. If the PA Dems can get their act together he'll have a tough race in 2006 (note: I'm not saying he's a gonner. I reckon he's got a 50/50 chance of getting re-elected)
Last I heard it'll be Frost (TX) or Roemer (IN)
Al, name one PA Dem, aside from Casey who won't run, who could beat Santorum. Give it a long hard look and you'll realize, Hoeffel, no, Hafer, no. Tim Holden is the only PA Dem other than Casey, who could win this election. And why would he give up his pretty safe seat in congress?