Santorum and Casey debate tonight

Capitol Ideas: The debate will air live on KDKA and then will be rebroadcast on the Pennsyvlania Cable Network at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Expect some fireworks from Rick although it may not matter. I don't think there are many people who haven't made up their minds on this one.

BFS: The latest Rasmussen Poll gives Casey a decided 13-point advantage over the floundering Santorum reelection bid a scant month before the election.

RP: Republican Senator Rick Santorum continues to be the nation’s most vulnerable incumbent and has lost ground once again to Democratic challenger Bob Casey, Jr. Casey now leads the race, 50% to 37%. If undecided voters leaning toward a candidate are added to the mix, Casey leads 52% to 39%.

We are now shifting this race from “Leans Democrat” to “Democrat” in our Senate Balance of Power summary. Santorum is the only Republican incumbent to have his re-election chances rated weaker than “Leans Democrat.”