At Philly fundraiser, Obama argues for Specter's re-election, says he supports working peopleSeptember 15th, 2009 Obama argues for Sen. Specter's re-electionPHILADELPHIA — President Barack Obama is urging Pennsylvania voters to re-elect Sen.
Pa. health club gunman left $225,000 to university, but estate likely to be wiped by lawsuitsAugust 18th, 2009 Pa. health club gunman left $225,000 to universityPITTSBURGH — A gunman who committed suicide after killing three women and wounding nine others at a Pittsburgh-area health club wanted to leave his estimated $225,000 estate to the University of Pittsburgh. Court papers were filed Friday by estate executor Michael Sodini.
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.
Pa.'s Sen. Specter receives cheers, catcalls, as he defends voting record at labor rallyJune 6th, 2009 Specter draws cheers, hecklers, at Pa. labor rallyPITTSBURGH — Sen.
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 9th, 2009 Ridge declines PA Senate runWASHINGTON — Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge says he's not going to challenge Sen.
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.
Senate passes resolution making new Democrat Specter the most junior on committeesMay 6th, 2009 New Democrat Specter loses committee seniorityWASHINGTON — Arlen Specter's switch to the Democratic Party has cost him his seniority on Senate committees. The Senate passed a resolution Tuesday night that made him the most junior Democrat on the committees on which he serves.
Obama's 100th day starts with Specter, ends with prime-time news conferenceApril 29th, 2009 Obama's 100th day starts with SpecterWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama kicks off his 100th day in office with a new Democratic ally at his side. Sen. Arlen Specter will discuss his new Democratic allegiance during an address with Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Wednesday morning.
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.
Reaction to Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter plans to switch to the Democratic PartyApril 28th, 2009 Quotes on Specter's switch to the Democratic PartyReaction to Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter plans to switch from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party:
"I'm eager to receive his counsel and his advice, especially when he disagrees, and I have great respect and admiration for the decision he has made." — President Barack Obama.
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.
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.
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.
Specter says Obama promised to campaign for him in next year's Democratic primaryApril 28th, 2009 Specter says Obama promised to campaign for himWASHINGTON — Veteran Sen. Arlen Specter says President Barack Obama has promised to campaign for him in next year's Democratic primary in Pennsylvania.
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