Joe Torsella

Joe Torsella, Specter's Democratic Opponent, Drops Out Of Race

AP | KIMBERLY HEFLING | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — Sen. Arlen Specter's main opponent in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary next year is dropping out. Philadelphia civic leader Joe T...

Democratic Pennsylvania Primary? Progressives Want Specter Challenge

New York Times | Posted 05.25.2011

Democratic heavyweights are lining up to support their newest colleague, Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter, in his re-election bid next year. ...

PA-Sen: The Potential Democratic Primary Pool

Senate Guru | Posted 05.25.2011

Senate Guru

Both Specter and Toomey will spend the bulk of their resources just to get through the primary, leaving the eventual Republican nominee financially near-broke, having to re-build a bankroll from almost scratch.