Arlen Specter

Arlen Specter Dies at 82

Arlen Specter Dies at 82

Gingrich advisors insist he's still in it to win, despite tough electoral math

Gingrich advisors insist he's still in it to win, despite tough electoral math
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Back-room deals in the Colorado senate race?

Back-room deals in the Colorado senate race?
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Rep. Joe Sestak on unseating Sen. Arlen Specter

Rep. Joe Sestak on unseating Sen. Arlen Specter
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This week's agenda: Specter vs. Sestak; state primaries take center stage

This week's agenda: Specter vs. Sestak; state primaries take center stage
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Anti-incumbent fever as primaries get underway

Anti-incumbent fever has taken down two Washington heavyweights in less than a week. Many are wondering if incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter, Republican-turned-Democrat, will be the next to lose his primary.

Anti-incumbent fever as primaries get underway
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Pennsylvania elections barometer for national mood?

Two key political contests slated for next Tuesday in Pennsylvania may offer some insight into whether a growing anti-incumbent sentiment will be enough to shift the political landscape nationwide.

Pennsylvania elections barometer for national mood?
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The Man in the Middle

Some environmentalists hope Senator Arlen Specter, after switching parties, will strongly support tough legislation on climate change. The swing vote tells Living on Earth he might be open to aggressively cutting greenhouse gases  ? if workers are protect

The Man in the Middle
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Health Care Reform: Protests and Pushback

Joining The Takeaway are Lloyd Doggett, a Democratic congressman from Texas whose constituents became unruly at a recent town hall, and Max Pappas of FreedomWorks, an organization that encourages its members to challenge Democratic health care reform.

Health Care Reform: Protests and Pushback
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Health Care Reform Leaves the Hill

The debate over the future of American health care rages on. For a view from the Hill as well as the heartland, The Takeaway is joined by Washington Correspondent Todd Zwillich and public radio reporters Adam Allington and Michael Puente.

Health Care Reform Leaves the Hill
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The GOP in the wake of Arlen Specter's big move

When Senator Arlen Specter switched political parties last week, some Republicans saw his move as a huge blow to the party, while others simply said good riddance. The Senator's switch was the latest in a series of challenges for the Republican party.

The GOP in the wake of Arlen Specter's big move

Does one Senator make a political trend?

Republican Senator Arlen Specter switches parties -- how this reflects the current state of the Republican party.

Does one Senator make a political trend?