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Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , second from left, is acknowledged by President Barack Obama, not pictured, before he spoke about health care reform, Monday, March 8, 2010, at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. , Monday, March 8, 2010. From left are: Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen...
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  1. Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , applauds as President Barack Obama speaks about health care reform, at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. , Monday, March 8, 2010. Sestak is challenging Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. in the Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , applauds as President Barack Obama speaks about health care reform, at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. , Monday, March 8, 2010. Sestak is challenging Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. in the Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary.

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  2. Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , second from left, is acknowledged by President Barack Obama, not pictured, before he spoke about health care reform, Monday, March 8, 2010, at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. , Monday, March 8, 2010. From left are: Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , second from left, is acknowledged by President Barack Obama, not pictured, before he spoke about health care reform, Monday, March 8, 2010, at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. , Monday, March 8, 2010. From left are: Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen...

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  3. President Barack Obama is greeted by Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, center, and, from left: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Rep. Alyson Schwartz, D-Pa. , Commander David Foster, and Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , upon his arrival at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Willow Grove, Pa.... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    President Barack Obama is greeted by Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, center, and, from left: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Rep. Alyson Schwartz, D-Pa. , Commander David Foster, and Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , upon his arrival at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Willow Grove, Pa....

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  4. Rep. Joe Sestak, D-PA, addresses a veterans group who have endorsed him in the Democratic Senate race against Sen. Arlen Specter, D-PA, Monday, March 1, 2010 in Harrisburg, Pa. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    Rep. Joe Sestak, D-PA, addresses a veterans group who have endorsed him in the Democratic Senate race against Sen. Arlen Specter, D-PA, Monday, March 1, 2010 in Harrisburg, Pa.

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  5. Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , speaks at a campaign stop in Pittsburgh, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. Sestak says the White House offered him a federal job in an effort to persuade him not to mount a Democratic primary challenge against Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania. Sestak said Thursday at a taping... AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , speaks at a campaign stop in Pittsburgh, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. Sestak says the White House offered him a federal job in an effort to persuade him not to mount a Democratic primary challenge against Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania. Sestak said Thursday at a taping...

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  6. Senate Majority Leader of Harry Reid, D-Nev. , center, accompanied by Senate Democrats, speaks during a health care news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. From left are, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn,, Senate Health, Education,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    Senate Majority Leader of Harry Reid, D-Nev. , center, accompanied by Senate Democrats, speaks during a health care news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. From left are, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn,, Senate Health, Education,...

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  7. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark. , left, and Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , walk into the Senate Democratic caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. The Senate is meeting in a rare Sunday session to debate health care overhaul. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark. , left, and Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , walk into the Senate Democratic caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. The Senate is meeting in a rare Sunday session to debate health care overhaul.

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  8. FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2009, file photo, Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , reacts to being acknowledged by President Barack Obama, who spoke National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. Come February 2010 eight months of primaries for party nominations get under way in House, Senate, gubernatorial... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2009, file photo, Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , reacts to being acknowledged by President Barack Obama, who spoke National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. Come February 2010 eight months of primaries for party nominations get under way in House, Senate, gubernatorial...

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  9. Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , right, accompanied by Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, oversees a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , right, accompanied by Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, oversees a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009.

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  10. In this Sept. 15, 2009, photo, President Barack Obama embraces Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , at a fundraising event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Obama hasn't been shy about choosing sides to prevent Democratic Party primaries, which is something like a parent picking... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    In this Sept. 15, 2009, photo, President Barack Obama embraces Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , at a fundraising event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Obama hasn't been shy about choosing sides to prevent Democratic Party primaries, which is something like a parent picking...

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  11. President Barack Obama greets visitors at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, prior to departing for a day on the road to promote his health care agenda. Obama is traveling to Warren, Ohio and Pittsburgh, to talk about health care reform, then on to a fundraiser in Philadelphia... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

    President Barack Obama greets visitors at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, prior to departing for a day on the road to promote his health care agenda. Obama is traveling to Warren, Ohio and Pittsburgh, to talk about health care reform, then on to a fundraiser in Philadelphia...

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  12. U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , Left, and former two-term U.S. Rep. Pat Toomey, have a moment after they discussed proposals to overhaul the U.S. health care system during a "town hall" meeting Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 in Allentown, Pa. Two opponents gunning for Sen. Arlen Specter's seat are... AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , Left, and former two-term U.S. Rep. Pat Toomey, have a moment after they discussed proposals to overhaul the U.S. health care system during a "town hall" meeting Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 in Allentown, Pa. Two opponents gunning for Sen. Arlen Specter's seat are...

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  13. Senate candidate Pat Toomey, from right, Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Pa. , and Rep. Bob Brady, D-Pa. , mingle after a town hall meeting on health care reform, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, in Philadelphia. Toomey and Sestak are both vying for Sen. Arlen Specter's senate seat. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Senate candidate Pat Toomey, from right, Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Pa. , and Rep. Bob Brady, D-Pa. , mingle after a town hall meeting on health care reform, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, in Philadelphia. Toomey and Sestak are both vying for Sen. Arlen Specter's senate seat.

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  14. Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , left, and Senate candidate Pat Toomey talk after a town hall meeting on health care reform, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, in Philadelphia. Toomey and Sestak are both vying for Sen. Arlen Specter's senate seat. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , left, and Senate candidate Pat Toomey talk after a town hall meeting on health care reform, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, in Philadelphia. Toomey and Sestak are both vying for Sen. Arlen Specter's senate seat.

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  15. In this April 29, 2009 file photo, Veteran GOP Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his conversion to the Democratic Party at the White House with President Barack Obama, left, in Washington. The Federal Election Commission said Thursday a conservative political group can use Republican-turned-Democrat... AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    In this April 29, 2009 file photo, Veteran GOP Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his conversion to the Democratic Party at the White House with President Barack Obama, left, in Washington. The Federal Election Commission said Thursday a conservative political group can use Republican-turned-Democrat...

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  16. U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, left, answers a question as Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , right, looks on during a town hall meeting held to discuss the new G.I. Bill's Yellow Ribbon Program for post Sept. 11 veterans at Drexel University, Monday, August 17, 2009, in Philadelphia... AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, left, answers a question as Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , right, looks on during a town hall meeting held to discuss the new G.I. Bill's Yellow Ribbon Program for post Sept. 11 veterans at Drexel University, Monday, August 17, 2009, in Philadelphia...

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  17. Rep. Joseph Sestak, D-Pa. , answers questions at Netroots Nation, a gathering of self described progressive bloggers and online activists in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. Sestak spoke to the convention afterSen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , his opponent in the upcoming primary election for... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Rep. Joseph Sestak, D-Pa. , answers questions at Netroots Nation, a gathering of self described progressive bloggers and online activists in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. Sestak spoke to the convention afterSen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , his opponent in the upcoming primary election for...

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  18. Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. is projected at left, behind a cardboard cutout of President Barack Obama, as he speaks at Netroots Nation, a gathering of self described progressive bloggers and online activists in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. Specter spoke to the convention before his opponent,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. is projected at left, behind a cardboard cutout of President Barack Obama, as he speaks at Netroots Nation, a gathering of self described progressive bloggers and online activists in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. Specter spoke to the convention before his opponent,...

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  19. Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , salutes supporters as he gets into his car after a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. , Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , salutes supporters as he gets into his car after a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. , Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat.

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  20. Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , pauses as he litsens to reportes during news confernce after a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , pauses as he litsens to reportes during news confernce after a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat...

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  21. David Peery, of State College, Pa. , left, checks his watch as he sits next to Ruth Luse of Center County, Pa. , as Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , right standing, speaks during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. , Wednesday, Aug. 12,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    David Peery, of State College, Pa. , left, checks his watch as he sits next to Ruth Luse of Center County, Pa. , as Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , right standing, speaks during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. , Wednesday, Aug. 12,...

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  22. John Geary of Bellefonte, Pa. , rests his head on cane as he listens to Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    John Geary of Bellefonte, Pa. , rests his head on cane as he listens to Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat...

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  23. Lindy Lokey of Altoona, Pa. , shouts in support of a comment from the audience critical of Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Lindy Lokey of Altoona, Pa. , shouts in support of a comment from the audience critical of Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally...

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  24. Randy Hook, 50, of Hopewell, Pa. , yells at Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Randy Hook, 50, of Hopewell, Pa. , yells at Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat.

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  25. Ruth Luse of Center County, Pa. , looks up at Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Ruth Luse of Center County, Pa. , looks up at Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat.

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  26. FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2009 file photo Justin Patterson, of Bellefonte, Pa. , asks a question of Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , left, during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. There's a certain irony in what's taking place across the... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2009 file photo Justin Patterson, of Bellefonte, Pa. , asks a question of Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , left, during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. There's a certain irony in what's taking place across the...

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  27. Justin Patterson, of Bellefonte, Pa. , asks a question of Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , left, during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Justin Patterson, of Bellefonte, Pa. , asks a question of Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , left, during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat...

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  28. FILE - In this file photo of April 29, 2009, veteran Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his new Democratic allegiance with President Barack Obama, left, at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. The Republican-turned-Democrat is now trying to help President... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    FILE - In this file photo of April 29, 2009, veteran Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his new Democratic allegiance with President Barack Obama, left, at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. The Republican-turned-Democrat is now trying to help President...

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  29. FILE - In this file photo of Feb. 6, 2009, Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, then a Republican, talks outside the Senate floor about work on the economic stimulus package. In late April, Specter switched political parties and is now a Democrat trying to help President Barack Obama advance... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    FILE - In this file photo of Feb. 6, 2009, Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, then a Republican, talks outside the Senate floor about work on the economic stimulus package. In late April, Specter switched political parties and is now a Democrat trying to help President Barack Obama advance...

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  30. Mark Brady of Bellefonte, Pa. , waits in line hoping to attend a town hall meeting on health care to be led by Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. , Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat... AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Mark Brady of Bellefonte, Pa. , waits in line hoping to attend a town hall meeting on health care to be led by Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. , Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat...

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  1. He has made the charge to get political mileage, playing underdog without getting into specifics
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: FOX News 17 hours ago
  2. Your senior senator, who has just been doing outstanding work in the Senate, Arlen Specter, is in the house
    Barack Obama – Barack Obama SOURCE: Salon 7 hours ago
  3. That's a very, very serious charge
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: Philadelphia Inquirer 1 day ago
  4. None of the House members from Pennsylvania whose votes are in doubt attended Obama's speech. Only his firm backers were present, including Sen. Arlen Specter whose switch from Republican to Democrat last year gave Democrats the 60-vote supermajority they needed to pass a first version of the health car...
    SOURCE: Medical News Today 2 days ago
  5. As I have said on many occasions in the past, nobody said they’d clear the field, and I didn’t ask anybody to
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: CNSNews.com 1 day ago
  6. The two things that have been consistent throughout this campaign are that the people of Pennsylvania don't want Arlen Specter to be their senator ... and, among voters who know both candidates, Joe Sestak is ahead.
    SOURCE: The Morning Call 1 week ago
  7. There is a specific federal statute which makes it a bribe to make an offer for a public office
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: CNSNews.com 1 day ago
  8. Sen. Arlen Specter seems to be having a good winter politically. He is back ahead of Republican Pat Toomey after having been essentially tied with him since last summer, and there remains no evidence that his primary challenger, Congressman Joe Sestak, has made much progress as we get within three month...
    SOURCE: CNN 1 week ago
  9. That's the most fiery I've seen him since the early campaign ... When I was listening to him, I wished that he had given that in the State of the Union.ÂHe would have reached a lot more people.
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: The Morning Call 3 days ago
  10. Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter leads Democratic primary challenger, U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak 53 – 29 percent and has pushed ahead of Republican Pat Toomey 49 – 42 percent in a general election matchup, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today, up from a 44 – 44 percent tie December 18....
    SOURCE: ABC News 1 week ago
  11. When I was listening to him I wished that he had given that in the State of the Union ... He would have reached a lot more people.
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: Business Week 4 days ago
  12. While Arkansas isn’t Pennsylvania — where Joe Sestak’s primary has pushed Arlen Specter to the left — [Bill] Halter’s challenge probably ensures that [Blanche] Lincoln ends up voting for reconciliation, assuming that Lincoln wants to remain in the Senate.
    SOURCE: National Review Online 1 week ago
  13. I think it's having a gradual effect to influence people ... I think you see more members of the House now say that they'll rethink it.
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: USA Today 4 days ago
  14. To be blunt, I decided to get involved in the campaign to support the actual Democrat in the race ... Arlen Specter is someone who’s voted against key Democratic Party principles during his 30 years in the Senate.
    SOURCE: Daily Pennsylvanian 1 week ago
  15. I think you see more members of the House now say that they'll rethink it, they'll try to find a way
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: United Press International 4 days ago
  16. Republican Pat Toomey has agreed to debate Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.), setting up a potential Senate candidate showdown that would leave incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter on the sidelines… Last week, Sestak’s campaign proposed a debate with Toomey after complaining about Specter’s refusal to debate in each of t...
    SOURCE: MSNBC 2 weeks ago
  17. I think there's a lot more determination in the Congress now to get it passed
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: United Press International 4 days ago
  18. Rep. Joe Sestak (D., Pa.) said yesterday that the White House offered him a federal job in an effort to dissuade him from challenging Sen. Arlen Specter in the state's Democratic primary ... Sestak would not elaborate on the circumstances and seemed chagrined after blurting out 'yes' to [the] ... direct...
    SOURCE: MSNBC 2 weeks ago
  19. The gridlock that faces the Senate and the country today has profound implications beyond the legislation itself
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: The Hill 4 days ago
  20. In 2004 I endorsed and, against the advice of my wife, Karen, I campaigned for Arlen Specter in the Republican primary
    Rick Santorum – Rick Santorum SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2 weeks ago
  21. It would be my hope that we would be able to resolve the issue without resorting to reconciliation. If there is any doubt about the procedure, our institutional integrity would be enhanced without going in that direction ... But if you have to fight fire with fire and since it is a legitimate means, the...
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: The Hill 4 days ago
  22. It’s just like Arlen Specter to get an insider Washington deal to try to save his political career.
    SOURCE: Hot Air 3 weeks ago
  23. Well, as a matter of fact I am.
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: The Politico 4 days ago
  24. People want leaders that will come here to Washington, D.C., and stand up to this big government agenda, not be co-opted by it ... The Senate already has one Arlen Specter too many.
    SOURCE: CBS News 3 weeks ago
  25. The president's providing for more fiery leadership now
    – Arlen Specter SOURCE: The Hill 4 days ago

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Wikipedia

Arlen Specter (born February 12, 1930) is the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Republican Party. Elected in 1980, he is currently the 12th-most senior member of the U.S. Senate as well as 5th most senior Republican in this body. Full Article At Wikipedia.org

More Photos

  1. In this April 29, 2009 file photo, Veteran GOP Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his conversion to the Democratic Party at the White House with President Barack Obama, left, in Washington. The Federal Election Commission said Thursday a conservative political group can use Republican-turned-Democrat...
  2. U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, left, answers a question as Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , right, looks on during a town hall meeting held to discuss the new G.I. Bill's Yellow Ribbon Program for post Sept. 11 veterans at Drexel University, Monday, August 17, 2009, in Philadelphia...
  3. Rep. Joseph Sestak, D-Pa. , answers questions at Netroots Nation, a gathering of self described progressive bloggers and online activists in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. Sestak spoke to the convention afterSen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , his opponent in the upcoming primary election for...
  4. Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , salutes supporters as he gets into his car after a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. , Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat.
  5. Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , pauses as he litsens to reportes during news confernce after a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat...
  6. David Peery, of State College, Pa. , left, checks his watch as he sits next to Ruth Luse of Center County, Pa. , as Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , right standing, speaks during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. , Wednesday, Aug. 12,...
  7. John Geary of Bellefonte, Pa. , rests his head on cane as he listens to Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat...
  8. Lindy Lokey of Altoona, Pa. , shouts in support of a comment from the audience critical of Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally...
  9. Randy Hook, 50, of Hopewell, Pa. , yells at Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat.
  10. Ruth Luse of Center County, Pa. , looks up at Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat.
  11. FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2009 file photo Justin Patterson, of Bellefonte, Pa. , asks a question of Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , left, during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. There's a certain irony in what's taking place across the...
  12. Justin Patterson, of Bellefonte, Pa. , asks a question of Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , left, during a town hall meeting on health care in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat...
  13. FILE - In this file photo of Feb. 6, 2009, Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, then a Republican, talks outside the Senate floor about work on the economic stimulus package. In late April, Specter switched political parties and is now a Democrat trying to help President Barack Obama advance...
  14. FILE - In this file photo of April 29, 2009, veteran Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses his new Democratic allegiance with President Barack Obama, left, at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. The Republican-turned-Democrat is now trying to help President...
  15. Mark Brady of Bellefonte, Pa. , waits in line hoping to attend a town hall meeting on health care to be led by Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , in a Penn State University ballroom in State College, Pa. , Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. More than 400 attended. Opponents occasionally drowned out the Republican-turned-Democrat...

Local Coverage

  1. AP Photo 4 days ago
    Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , applauds as President Barack Obama speaks about health care reform, at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. , Monday, March 8, 2010. Sestak is challenging Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. in the Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary.

    Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , applauds as President Barack Obama speaks about health care reform, at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. , Monday, March 8, 2010. Sestak is challenging Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. in the Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary. View Photo »

  2. Watch video
    VIDEO: Arlen Specter Scolds Michele Bachmann on Radio...
    Youtube 1 month ago

    Bachmann responds: hotairpundit.blogspot.com

  3. AP Photo 4 days ago
    Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , second from left, is acknowledged by President Barack Obama, not pictured, before he spoke about health care reform, Monday, March 8, 2010, at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. , Monday, March 8, 2010. From left are: Health and...

    Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. , second from left, is acknowledged by President Barack Obama, not pictured, before he spoke about health care reform, Monday, March 8, 2010, at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. , Monday, March 8, 2010. From left are: Health and... View Photo »

  4. Watch video
    VIDEO: Angry Patriots Confront Turncoat Senator Arlen...
    Youtube 7 months ago

    Angry Constituents Confront Turncoat Arlen Specter at Town Hall Meeting

  5. AP Photo 4 days ago
    President Barack Obama is greeted by Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, center, and, from left: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Rep. Alyson Schwartz, D-Pa. , Commander David Foster, and Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , upon his arrival at Naval Air Station Joint...

    President Barack Obama is greeted by Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, center, and, from left: Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Rep. Alyson Schwartz, D-Pa. , Commander David Foster, and Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , upon his arrival at Naval Air Station Joint... View Photo »

From the Web

  1. Two Members of Congress Say That If Administration Offered Sestak Job to Drop Senate Race It Could Be a Crime
    Rantburg 4 hours ago

    (CNSNews.com) -- Two members of Congress said this week that someone in the White House may have committed a crime if... Full Article at Rantburg

  2. Salon logo
    How Arlen Specter solved his Sestak problem
    Salon 7 hours ago

    Up to now, there haven't been many big surprises, and voters don't seem to be paying much close attention. "Sestak is running... Full Article at Salon

  3. Specter pressured to approve I-80 tolls
    Philadelphia Inquirer 11 hours ago

    Specter, seeking reelection this year, has declined to support or oppose the tolls, which are very unpopular in northern... Full Article at Philadelphia Inquirer

  4. PA-Sen, PA-Gov: Specter Leads Toomey, Sestak Slips Behind
    Swing State Project 13 hours ago

    Research 2000 has an expansive new look at the Pennsylvania scene for the Great Orange Satan. Let's pop open the hood. Arlen... Full Article at Swing State Project

  5. Real Clear Politics logo
    PA Sen: Second Poll Finds Specter Ahead
    Real Clear Politics 16 hours ago

    A second poll in the last 10 days now shows Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter (D) leading former Rep. Pat Toomey (R) in... Full Article at Real Clear Politics

  6. Roll Call logo
    Ted Turner to Host Specter Fundraiser
    Roll Call 17 hours ago

    Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) will get a boost later this month from media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner. Specter said in a... Full Article at Roll Call

  7. The Politico logo
    Second poll shows Specter lead
    The Politico 17 hours ago

    The second consecutive poll of the Pennsylvania Senate race showed Sen. Arlen Specter leading GOP challenger Pat Toomey... Full Article at The Politico

  8. FOX News logo
    Specter Accuses Sestak of Lying About White House Offer for Job
    FOX News 17 hours ago

    Arlen Specter took a shot at his Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary opponent on Friday, accusing Rep. Joe Sestak of... Full Article at FOX News

  9. GOP lawmaker wants White House answers on Sestak
    Philadelphia Inquirer 1 day ago

    The top Republican on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee wants the White House to spell out all its official... Full Article at Philadelphia Inquirer

  10. CNSNews.com logo
    Specter Says Nobody Told Him They Would Clear Democratic Primary Field for Him
    CNSNews.com 1 day ago

    (CNSNews.com) - Sen. Arlen Specter (D.-Pa.) told CNSNews.com on Wednesday that he did not ask anybody to clear the field... Full Article at CNSNews.com