Sen. Arlen Specter does 10-minute set at comedy club near Pittsburgh to benefit charityAugust 21st, 2009 Arlen Specter brings down house at Pa. comedy clubHOMESTEAD, Pa.
Sestak expected to formalize candidacy against Republican-turned Democrat Sen. Specter in Pa.August 3rd, 2009 Specter appears poised for formal challengeWASHINGTON — It appears that Republican-turned-Democrat Sen. Arlen Specter is formally getting challenged in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary.
Specter likes Sotomayor's record, but not her answersJuly 15th, 2009 Specter frustrated by nomineeWASHINGTON — As Sen. Arlen Specter sees it, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has an "exemplary" record on the bench.
US Sen. Arlen Specter raises $1.7 million; his likely primary challenger raises $1 millionJuly 14th, 2009 Specter outraises likely Democratic challengerWASHINGTON — During the fundraising quarter in which Sen. Arlen Specter switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party, he raised about $1.7 million, his campaign said Tuesday.
Specter says he wasn't guaranteed free ride in Dem primary, is 'ready to take on all comers'May 31st, 2009 Specter: Not guaranteed free ride in Dem primaryWASHINGTON — Sen. Arlen Specter said Sunday he did not seek and was not given any assurance that he would not face a primary challenge when he made the decision to leave the Republican party to rejoin the Democratic party.
Former Pa. Gov. Tom Ridge says he's not going to challenge Sen. Arlen Specter next yearMay 8th, 2009 Ridge won't challenge Specter for Pa. Senate seatWASHINGTON — Former Pennsylvania Gov.
Rep. Sestak says he's seriously considering run against Specter in Pa.'s Democratic primaryMay 8th, 2009 Dem Sestak considers challenge to Specter in Pa.WASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Sestak, a former Navy vice admiral, says he's seriously considering challenging newest Democrat Arlen Specter in next year's Pennsylvania Senate primary.
GOP leaders say ex-Homeland Security boss Tom Ridge weighing bid for Arlen Specter Senate seatMay 6th, 2009 Cornyn: Ridge weighs bid for Sen. Specter's seatHARRISBURG, Pa.
Tom Ridge weighing possible bid for Specter's Senate seat, chairman of GOP campaign group saysMay 5th, 2009 Cornyn: Ridge weighing bid for Sen. Specter's seatHARRISBURG, Pa.
Tom Ridge, nation's first homeland security secretary, weighing bid for Specter's Senate seatMay 5th, 2009 Pa.'s Ridge weighing bid for Sen. Specter's seatHARRISBURG, Pa.
Sources: Specter tells allies he intends to switch partiesApril 28th, 2009 Sources: Specter intends to switch partiesWASHINGTON — Several officials say veteran Republican Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania intends to switch parties, advancing his own hopes of winning a new term next year while pushing Democrats one step closer to a 60-vote filibuster-resistant majority.
Specter says switch to Democratic Party was a 'painful decision'April 28th, 2009 Specter calls switch a 'painful decision'WASHINGTON — Veteran Sen. Arlen Specter says his switch to the Democratic Party was a "painful decision," but he found himself increasingly at odds with a Republican Party that has moved to the right.
White House spokesman says Obama will raise campaign cash for Specter in Democratic primaryApril 28th, 2009 Obama to raise money for SpecterWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama will raise money for Sen. Arlen Specter, who switched to the Democratic Party.
Sources say Republican Sen. Arlen Specter tells allies he intends to switch partiesApril 28th, 2009 Sources: Sen. Specter intends to switch partiesWASHINGTON — Several officials say veteran Republican Sen.
Source: Obama tells Specter that Democrats are 'thrilled' to have him in Democratic PartyApril 28th, 2009 Source: Obama welcomes Specter's switch to DemsWASHINGTON — A senior administration official says President Barack Obama has told Sen. Arlen Specter that Democrats are "thrilled to have you" after learning that the longtime Republican will switch parties.