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.
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 to formalize candidacy against Republican-turned-Democrat Sen. Specter in Pa.August 4th, 2009 Specter to face a primary challengeWASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Sestak is formally announcing his candidacy Tuesday against Republican-turned-Democrat Sen.
Sestak challenging Republican-turned-Democrat Sen. Specter in Pa.August 4th, 2009 Specter to face primary challenge from SestakFOLSOM, Pa. — Democratic Pennsylvania Rep.
Sestak expected to formalize candidacy against Republican-turned-Democrat Sen. Specter in Pa.August 3rd, 2009 Specter will likely face a primary challengeWASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Sestak is formally announcing his candidacy Tuesday against Republican-turned-Democrat Sen.
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.
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.
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.
A personal and professional friend, Biden long has encouraged Specter to leave GOPApril 29th, 2009 Biden long prodded Specter to leave GOPWASHINGTON — For years, Vice President Joe Biden has encouraged his friend Sen. Arlen Specter, a moderate Republican, to join the Democratic Party.
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.
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.
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 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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