Arlen Specter, one of only two Jewish Republicans in the Senate, has held back from endorsing a candidate. In a brief interview with JTA Friday, he said the field was too muddled to make a decision so far in advance of the Pennsylvania primary in April. Oh, and by the way, if the Republicans end up brokering their nominee come convention time, Pennsylvania will have way more clout if Specter keeps quiet. Good thinking Arlen!
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