Reply #7: Hoeffel is the right candidate

[rogerashton]

and Specter is vulnerable. I wouldn't say that anybody ought to step aside if he really thinks he should run -- but having known Hoeffel since the '70's, I, for one, will be for him all the way and would like to get to know this Charlie person, whoever he is, in a campaign for some lesser office. In that case I would very probably look forward to supporting him in the future. If my first acquaintance with the man is as Hoeffel's opponent in a primary -- well, that's not a positive first impression, and you know what they say about first impressions and second chances.

I suspect a lot of people who have been around the political block a few times in the Greater Philadelphia area will feel as I do.