He has already semi-retracted his "salvo" and professed his intention to work with the president.

Evidently he changed his tune a bit after Bush's comments today regarding his earning of political capital, and how he intends to spend it.

Specter's words are as hollow as any other politician's.

I don't see asscroft nominated for any number of reasons. Most importantly because I called Bush and told him I didn't want him to nominate him, and he said, Yes Mr. Toelicker.