FEC: Conservative group can urge donors to senator who switched parties to ask for money backAugust 27th, 2009 Group to urge Specter donors to ask for money backWASHINGTON — The Federal Election Commission said Thursday a conservative political group can use Republican-turned-Democrat Arlen Specter's campaign donor list to inform givers that the senator has promised to return money to those upset by his switch. The FCC voted 4-to-2 in favor of Club for Growth, a group once led by former Republican Rep.
Sestak challenging Republican-turned-Democrat Sen. Specter in Pa.August 4th, 2009 Specter to face primary challenge from SestakFOLSOM, Pa. — Democratic Pennsylvania Rep.
Women to get free bus ride in Delhi on Rakhi dayAugust 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Women in the capital city can enjoy a free ride in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses Wednesday on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit announced Monday. "Women in Delhi would be able to travel free in DTC buses on Raksha Bandhan day.
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.
Vt. cab driver accepts CDs, gift cards as fare in his 'Pay What You Want' Recession Ride TaxiAugust 3rd, 2009 Vt. taxi service allows patrons to decide faresESSEX, Vt. — When Eric Hagen started Recession Ride Taxi in Essex, Vt., he took more questions than fares.
Cancer survivor Specter talks chemo, kicks off speculation about health; aide says all wellJuly 28th, 2009 Specter: No chemo in more than a yearWASHINGTON — Sen. Arlen Specter ignited a new round of speculation about his health when he remarked that his eyes and nose were running as a side effect of chemotherapy.
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.
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.
Pa. poll shows Specter with 20-point lead over ex-Rep., suggests Ridge would give him troubleMay 4th, 2009 Poll: Specter's party switch could be smart moveHARRISBURG, Pa. — Sen. Arlen Specter boosted his 2010 re-election prospects by switching to the Democratic Party, but may be vulnerable if the GOP can persuade former Gov.
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.
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.
Excerpts from Specter's statement about his party switch to Democratic PartyApril 28th, 2009 Excerpts from Specter statement about party switchExcerpts from Sen. Arlen Specter's statement on his decision to switch to the Democratic Party:
"I have been a Republican since 1966.
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.
Party switcher Specter: Cancer survivor and political survivor known for independent streakApril 28th, 2009 Pa.'s Specter: Cancer and political survivorWASHINGTON — For decades, Arlen Specter was the kind of Republican who would rather fight than switch. A moderate in a party that has grown increasingly conservative, the Pennsylvania senator pushed, provoked and preached for a broader, more inclusive GOP.
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