Sen Arlen Specter

Arlen Specter Remains A Political Survivor A Year After Becoming A Democrat

Politics Daily | Jill Lawrence | Posted 05.25.2011

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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Sen. Arlen Specter, who left the Republican Party exactly a year ago to become a Democrat, recently signaled another shift, this on...

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Political Media in Shock: Real Democrats Win in Democratic Primaries

Don Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Don Parker

Lincoln, the corporate candidate who occasionally impersonates a Democrat, said if she's reelected she'll continue to cross party lines to caucus with the Democrats.

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Senate, White House Reach Agreement On Reporter Protections

AP | JIM ABRAMS | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — The White House, key senators and media representatives have reached a compromise on legislation to protect reporters from being fo...

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The Health-Scare Mobs Pt 2: What the F**K is Everyone So Angry About?

Andy Ostroy | Posted 05.25.2011

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Andy Ostroy

Tuesday's meeting held by Sen. Arlen Specter in Lebanon, PA is a perfect example of the vitriol the poor legislators must endure (yeah, I said "poor" legislators) from the health-scare mobs.

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"Specter For The Cure": Senator Raising Money From Cancer Website

Talking Points Memo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA)--two time survivor of Hodgkins disease--is no stranger to cancer, cancer awareness, and cancer research funding. But he's us...

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Reid's Specter Deal: Dem Senators Not Pleased

The Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's (D-Nev.) deal to allow Sen. Arlen Specter to retain his seniority after he switches to the Democratic Conference h...

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