A leading right-wing blogger calls for a boycott of the GOP's Senate campaign committee in the wake of its endorsement of moderate Charlie Crist.
Vincent Rossmeier Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:25 PM UTC
Politics Republican Party, Barack Obama
The former Pennsylvania governor has decided not to jump in the race, leaving the Republican field open for a conservative favorite.
Alex Koppelman Thursday, May 7, 2009 5:15 PM UTC
Politics Tom Ridge, 2010 Elections
The Pennsylvania senator has lost his seniority, but in a deal with his new Democratic colleagues, he'll chair an important subcommittee anyway.
Alex Koppelman Thursday, May 7, 2009 3:25 PM UTC
Politics War Room, Arlen Specter, D-Pa.
The senator's new colleagues in the Senate Democratic Caucus deny him his full seniority, which could hurt his reelection effort.
Alex Koppelman Wednesday, May 6, 2009 1:45 PM UTC
Politics War Room, Arlen Specter, D-Pa.
The new Democrat's comments aren't likely to win him any friends with his Senate colleagues, or with his party's activists.
Alex Koppelman Tuesday, May 5, 2009 8:30 PM UTC
Politics War Room, Arlen Specter, D-Pa.
The former Pennsylvania governor, a Republican, may take on his former party colleague, but he'll have to deal with conservatives' favorite candidate first.
Alex Koppelman Tuesday, May 5, 2009 3:10 PM UTC
Politics Tom Ridge, 2010 Elections
Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., says Sen. Arlen Specter's decision to switch parties is evidence that Americans are "rebelling against the far-left agenda."
Alex Koppelman Monday, May 4, 2009 6:13 PM UTC
Politics War Room, Arlen Specter, D-Pa.
The Pennsylvania senator and new Democrat got a big boost in the polls from his party switch.
Alex Koppelman Monday, May 4, 2009 2:00 PM UTC
Politics 2010 Elections, War Room
Justice David Souter's upcoming departure wasn't entirely a secret in Washington. The administration had already started planning for a Supreme Court vacancy before the news broke.
Mike Madden Saturday, May 2, 2009 10:52 AM UTC
News Supreme Court, Barack Obama
The president confirmed that the Supreme Court justice will step down, and discussed his criteria for choosing a replacement.
Alex Koppelman Friday, May 1, 2009 7:08 PM UTC
Politics Barack Obama, War Room
Democratic leaders want a clear primary field for their newest senator, but one Pennsylania congressman might run anyway.
Alex Koppelman Friday, May 1, 2009 2:15 PM UTC
Politics War Room, Arlen Specter, D-Pa.
With Arlen Specter and Al Franken, the Democrats will have 60 votes in the Senate. They can no longer blame Republicans for standing in the way of a progressive agenda.
David Sirota Friday, May 1, 2009 10:13 AM UTC
All Salon Republican Party
Bill Kristol argues that the Pennsylvania senator's defection will help the party, but Sen. Olympia Snowe is worried.
Alex Koppelman Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 3:45 PM UTC
Politics War Room, Arlen Specter, D-Pa.
In a meeting at the White House, the president and vice-president officially introduce the newest Democratic senator.
Alex Koppelman Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 2:05 PM UTC
Politics Barack Obama, War Room
In a fundraising e-mail, the RNC chair says the Pennsylvania senator "has peddled his services -- and his vote -- to the leftist Obama Democrats who aim to remake America with their leftist plan."
Alex Koppelman Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 11:50 PM UTC
Politics Michael Steele, War Room
Arlen Specter's defection likely means a filibuster-proof Democratic Senate majority. Choose your metaphor -- rats, ships, small tents -- but will the last Republican to leave please turn out the light?
Mike Madden Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 9:12 PM UTC
News Republican Party
The radio host says further contraction of the Republican Party would actually prove to be a good thing for it.
Alex Koppelman Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 9:00 PM UTC
Politics Rush Limbaugh, War Room
In a characteristically unbridled moment, the RNC chair tells CNN the Pennsylvania senator's actions were "disrespectful... downright rude."
Alex Koppelman Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 7:50 PM UTC
Politics Michael Steele, War Room
The Pennsylvania senator attacks Republicans who've mounted challenges from the right against members of their own party.
Alex Koppelman Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 7:05 PM UTC
Politics War Room, Arlen Specter, D-Pa.
The Pennsylvania Democrat says it's too early to give his new comrade his endorsement for 2010.
Mike Madden Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 6:30 PM UTC
Politics War Room, Arlen Specter, D-Pa.
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