Joe Sestak

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Rep. Joe Sestak on unseating Sen. Arlen Specter

Global Politics

Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Penn.) defeated incumbent Senator Arlen Specter in last Tuesday’s Democratic primary race for one of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seats. We speak with Rep. Sestak about how he plans to secure the Senate seat in November.

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For senate races, Obama’s visits prove mixed blessing

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Toomey, Sestak and the chocolate factory

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Dems worry over ‘firewall’ elections

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Oil gusher reaches far into political campaigns

Environment
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Back-room deals in the Colorado senate race?

Global Politics

Is it true that the White House is engaging in dubious political tactics, or is this sort of partronage commonplace in Washington? Peter Baker of our partner, The New York Times, has the latest on this developing story.

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This week’s agenda: Specter vs. Sestak; state primaries take center stage

Global Politics

Key primary races in Kentucky, Arkansas and Pennsylvania may serve to illustrate whether anti-incumbent sentiment is changing the political winds. New York Times’ Marcus Mabry and WNYC’s Charlie Herman join us.

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Pennsylvania elections barometer for national mood?

Global Politics

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.