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.'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.
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.
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.
Kentucky's Bunning blames GOP Senate leader for Specter defection, says party is losing cloutMay 5th, 2009 GOP senator blames McConnell for Specter defectionFRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky's embattled junior senator is blaming GOP leader Mitch McConnell for losing Arlen Specter to the Democrats and costing the party Senate seats.
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.
Pennsylvania Republican Senator Specter opts to become a DemocratApril 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pennsylvania's Republican Senator Arlen Specter has decided to quit the GOP to join the Democrats. The five-term senator's stunning defection puts the Democratic Party one vote from being able to crush any stalling tactics in the Senate, giving the White House a virtual E-ZPass through Capitol Hill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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