Looks like Sen. Arlen Specter’s (D-Pa.) past vote against Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan has in fact become an issue in this last full week of his primary
“„My opponent, Sen. Specter, has already made his views about the president’s nominee clear by voting against her confirmation to be Solicitor General, even as seven of his fellow Republicans approved her nomination. I expect Sen. Specter may backtrack from his earlier vote on Ms. Kagan this week in order to help himself in the upcoming primary election, but the people of Pennsylvania have no way of knowing where he will stand after May 18.
“„I have an open mind about her nomination and hope she will address important questions related to her position on matters such as executive power, warrantless wiretapping, a woman’s right to choose, voting rights and congressional power.
“„Every once in a while it would be refreshing if politicians did less talking and more listening. I look forward to listening to Ms. Kagan’s testimony, and to learning more about her views and background. I have an open mind about her nomination.