Arlen Specter might have some good news in his Republican primary for 2010.
Peg Luksik, who has alternately been an activist/candidate with the Republican and Constitution parties, told the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat that she has already formed a campaign committee, and has begun raising money to run against Specter in the Republican primary.
Of course, Specter is already widely expected to face a primary challenge from former Rep. Pat Toomey, who just barely lost a primary challenge in 2004 by a 51%-49% margin. Specter’s vote for the stimulus bill has become ammunition for Toomey as he publicly attacks Specter — and the Luksik is blasting Specter over the bill, too.
On paper, it would appear that Luksik could potentially split some of the right-wing vote, helping Specter to hold on to a plurality win if it were to become necessary.
