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The Spectacle Blog
Via Jim Geraghty, I see a new poll showing that Sen. Arlen Specter now finds himself tied with Joe Sestak in the Democratic primary. Even though Specter brings a number of advantages over Sestak in a general election — organization, fundraising base, history of winning statewide, etc.), like Geraghty, I’ve always thought that Sestak would ultimately pose a stronger challenge to Republican Pat Toomey. In an anti-incumbent year, Specter epitomizes the sort of opportunistic politician that the public is fed up with. Toomey could win over non-ideological voters by portraying Specter as a creature of Washington who will do anything to cling to power. Toomey would still be able to present a clear contrast with Sestak at a time when voters are disenchanted with the Obama agenda, but the anti-incumbent line of attack would be weakened.
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Floyd Looney | 5.7.10 @ 2:47PM
That is right, Spectre would be easier for Toomey to beat. I guess some Democrats have come to realize that too.
Tim*| 5.7.10 @ 4:02PM
Real Conservative Pat Toomey is busy building his War Chest & Name Recognition.
We.Tea Party Rebels support Pat Toomey & welcome a showdown with either RINO Traitor Specter or The Little Admiral , who got canned by The Big Admiral.
The Tea Party Rebellion escalates.
Remember In November .
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ggoblue| 5.7.10 @ 11:54PM
i guess some of us will have to cross over on primary day and vote for specter....
Bob K.| 5.8.10 @ 9:16AM
No, Sestak won't be a better candidate against Toomey. I live in Pennsylvania and as soon as it becomes general knowledge that Sestak supports gun control he will be toast!
Lynn| 5.9.10 @ 7:22PM
It leaves a very sour taste in my mouth to say this, but Specter would be better than Sestak any day. I watched their "debate" a few days ago and was speechless listening to the sappy, childish and clumsy way in which Sestak tried to woo his audience. Specter would definitely be the lesser of evils in that race.
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