Arlen Specter Switch

Specter Will Be Junior Democrat On Committees

Roll Call | John Stanton | Posted 05.25.2011

Despite promises from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) that Sen. Arlen Specter (Pa.) would retain his seniority after switching parties, Spe...

Specter: Jack Kemp's Death May Have Been Caused By GOP Priorities

Huffington Post | Katharine Zaleski | Posted 05.25.2011

Sen. Arlen Specter went on CBS News' "Face The Nation" with Bob Schieffer on Sunday to discuss his recent switch to the Democratic Party. Asked whe...

Left and Right Miss Lesson of Specter Switch

Sandy Maisel | Posted 05.25.2011

Sandy Maisel

The Specter switch should be more than a wake-up call for Republicans. It should be a sign for all in Washington that the governing process is out of whack.

Lieberman Welcomes Specter's Move

CNN Political Ticker | Posted 05.25.2011

Sen. Joe Lieberman applauded Arlen Specter's move to the Democratic caucus, saying he was pleased to be joined by "yet another independent minded Demo...