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.
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.
Obama says Specter's switch to Democratic Party won't suddenly yield 'rubber-stamp Senate'April 30th, 2009 Obama says Specter will keep independent streakWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says Sen. Arlen's Specter's switch to the Democratic Party will not suddenly give the new president a "rubber-stamp Senate."
Specter is the longtime Republican who announced this week that he was switching parties.
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.
Democrats say Specter's defection means GOP should become more like, well, DemocratsApril 29th, 2009 Democrats: GOP should be more like their partyWASHINGTON — Congressional Democratic leaders said Wednesday that Sen. Arlen Specter's party switch is a sign that Republicans should become more like, well, Democrats.
Specter's switch to Democratic Party shakes Pennsylvania's political establishmentApril 29th, 2009 Specter's party switch rocks Pennsylvania politicsHARRISBURG, Pa. — Sen. Arlen Specter's surprise defection to the Democratic Party scrambled the political calculus for both parties in next year's Pennsylvania Senate race.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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