Specter is the key, and then it comes down to moderate Republicans and where we were in May.

It's very difficult for Specter to thread the needle, because of all the obligations he has, ... There's substantial pressure on him because of the issue of reproductive freedom.

He single-handedly seems to want to cleanse the Texas Legislature of moderate Republicans.

It's really up to the Republicans to blow this one. But, given how they're going I wouldn't put it past them.

It is a strong endorsement. The question is: How relevant is it? Someone who was on the 3 rd Circuit for a decade and a half and has done a good job is likely to get this rating.

The government is going to lose a very good ruling to avoid having this go before the Supreme Court.