When does Specter face retribution?

[Franzl]

Specter is a wonderful example of what the Republican Party should be.

Unfortunately, I think the chance is greater than 50% that Specter gets primaried.

[Franzl]

Personally, I think it's extremely unlikely that any Republican would have much chance of winning an open seat in Pennsylvania.

Depending on the President's approval, of course....but my default rating would be at least an 80% chance for the DEM to win.

[Franzl]

but my default rating would be at least an 80% chance for the DEM to win.

That's just ridiculous. What is that based on? It will be a midterm year and if the Dems nominate someone like Schwartz, they most certainly don't have more than a 50-50 shot.

Pennsylvania of 2010 is certainly not likely to be the Pennsylvania of 2008. I think people are making a huge mistake in basically labeling us a safe Dem state. You want to say that any Dem has a 60% shot at the seat? Fine. I'll still strongly disagree but that's a lot more reasonable than 80%!

I dunno if it's really 80%....but it seems incredibly likely.

Concerning the bolded part...it just seems like this cycle continues every 2 years. No way the PA of 2006 will be the PA of 2004....no way the PA of 2008 will be the PA of 2006, no way the PA of 2008 will be the PA of 2010....etc.

I won't bet on it....but we'll speak again about this day after Election Day, 2010

[Franzl]

You know Phil...I really can't stand Toomey at all....but somehow I'd like to see you get your way in Pennsylvania for once.

You've suffered so many disappoinments over the last couple of years.

[Franzl]

Does anyone have a map from the 2004 primary? I'd be interested to see what that looks like.

there's a link in the other thread about Specter...the one indicating Toomey might challenge him.

[Franzl]

Snowe, Collins and Specter need to be primaried.

LOL, good luck with that in Maine.

[Franzl]

UI'd like to see him and the two broads from maine drummed out of the party. 

Me too.  62 Senators is way better than 59.

When are the 2 from ME ever going to vote with us?  Hardly ever, so why do they matter.  I think we could keep Specter's seat a Republican seat.

Everyone needs dreams.