With a Republican primary race awaiting him next year, Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter leads two potential challengers in a new Franklin & Marshall poll (March 17-22, 662 A, MoE +/- 3.8%). Tested against Specter were two more-conservative challengers, ex-Rep. Pat Toomey and activist Peg Luksik.

While more people would like to see a change (46%) -- including half of Republicans -- than believe Specter deserves another chance (40%), he received his highest favorability rating (48%) in more than 10 years.

Specter 33
Toomey 18
Luksik 2
Und 42

Specter made news yesterday for announcing that he would not back the controversial 'Card Check' bill that would make it easier for labor to organize. Toomey released a statement afterward accusing Specter of making his decision purely for political reasons.