White House spokesman says Obama will raise campaign cash for Specter in Democratic primary

September 15th, 2009 Obama campaigns for Specter in Pa.PHILADELPHIA — President Barack Obama urged Pennsylvania voters on Tuesday to support the re-election bid of Sen. Arlen Specter in a personal appearance here for the Republican-turned-Democrat who represents an important test of the White House's political apparatus.

August 4th, 2009 Specter to face primary challenge from SestakFOLSOM, Pa. — Democratic Pennsylvania Rep.

August 4th, 2009 Specter to face a primary challengeWASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Sestak is formally announcing his candidacy Tuesday against Republican-turned-Democrat Sen.

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.

August 3rd, 2009 Specter will likely face a primary challengeWASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Sestak is formally announcing his candidacy Tuesday against Republican-turned-Democrat Sen.

July 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.

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.

May 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.

April 29th, 2009 Obama, Biden welcome Specter to Democratic PartyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday hailed Arlen Specter's conversion to the Democratic Party, while Specter vowed that he'll be an asset as Obama tries to get his ambitious agenda through Congress. Obama said, "I am grateful that he is here." Specter was joined by Obama and Vice President Joe Biden at the White House Wednesday morning.

April 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.

April 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.

April 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.

April 29th, 2009 Obama, Biden: Specter will help Democratic PartyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday hailed Arlen Specter's conversion to the Democratic Party, while Specter vowed that he'll be an asset as Obama tries to get his ambitious agenda through Congress. Obama said, "I am grateful that he is here." Specter was joined by Obama and Vice President Joe Biden at the White House Wednesday morning.

April 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.

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.