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Arlen Specter, Sen. Who Backed And Then Opposed DOMA, Dies At 82

Andrew Belonsky October 14, 2012

Arlen Specter spent nearly three decades in the U.S. Senate, and before that he made a national name for himself as part of the Warren Commission that … [Read more...] about Arlen Specter, Sen. Who Backed And Then Opposed DOMA, Dies At 82

Topics: News More Posts About: Arlen Specter, DOMA, DOMA, Don't Ask Don't tell, News, Tea Party, Tea Party

Sestak Defeats Specter in PA; Rand Paul Gives Tea Party Win in KY

Andy Towle May 19, 2010

Rep. Joe Sestak ended Senator Arlen Specter's three-decade career last night, defeating him in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary despite strong … [Read more...] about Sestak Defeats Specter in PA; Rand Paul Gives Tea Party Win in KY

Topics: News More Posts About: Arlen Specter, Democratic Party, Joe Sestak, Kentucky, Kentucky, News, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Rand Paul, Rand Paul, Republican Party, Republican Party

Senator Arlen Specter: Repeal DOMA, Pass ENDA, Rescind DADT

Andy Towle October 28, 2009

In a piece in the Huffington Post, Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) calls on Congress to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA): "Connecticut, … [Read more...] about Senator Arlen Specter: Repeal DOMA, Pass ENDA, Rescind DADT

Topics: News More Posts About: Arlen Specter, DOMA, DOMA, Don't Ask Don't tell, ENDA, ENDA, gay marriage, News

Towleroad Guide to the Tube #555

Andy Towle October 19, 2009

ARLEN SPECTER: Calls GOP a "party of obstructionism" on this weekend's Fox News Sunday. MONOGAMOUS: The latest video from NYC downtown … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #555

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, News, Politics More Posts About: Arlen Specter, Bill Maher, Bill Maher, New Jersey, News, Towleroad Guide to the Tube, Towleroad Guide to the Tube

Joe Wilson Speaks About ‘Liar’ Outburst; Obama Accepts Apology

Andy Towle September 10, 2009

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) talked to the press about his outburst at Obama during last night's joint session of Congress. Watch, AFTER THE … [Read more...] about Joe Wilson Speaks About ‘Liar’ Outburst; Obama Accepts Apology

Topics: News More Posts About: Arlen Specter, Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Joe Wilson, Nancy Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi, News

Arlen Specter Health Care Town Hall Nearly Gets Physical

Andy Towle August 11, 2009

  A health care town hall hosted by Senator Arlen Specter nearly got physical when a participant began shouting after he wasn't one of the … [Read more...] about Arlen Specter Health Care Town Hall Nearly Gets Physical

Topics: Health, News More Posts About: Arlen Specter, Health, News

Towleroad Guide to the Tube #475

Andy Towle May 4, 2009

ORRIN HATCH: Says a "judge with empathy" is a code word for "activist judge" regarding Obama's Supreme Court nominees.ARLEN … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #475

Topics: Film/TV/Stream, News, Supreme Court More Posts About: Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper, Arlen Specter, Democratic Party, News, Towleroad Guide to the Tube, Towleroad Guide to the Tube

Gay Sex Stings Played Role in Arlen Specter’s First Switch, to the GOP

Andy Towle April 28, 2009

Arlen Specter was originally a Democrat who was wooed by the Republican party in 1965. Specter explains he had an interest in being Philadelphia DA. … [Read more...] about Gay Sex Stings Played Role in Arlen Specter’s First Switch, to the GOP

Topics: News, Theater More Posts About: Arlen Specter, Democratic Party, News, philadelphia, Republican Party, Republican Party

Arlen Specter Statement on Switch to Democratic Party

Andy Towle April 28, 2009

Arlen Specter's statement about today's stunning news that Specter is switching parties.Watch it, AFTER THE JUMP...And here's a good … [Read more...] about Arlen Specter Statement on Switch to Democratic Party

Topics: News, Republicans More Posts About: Arlen Specter, Democratic Party, News, Republican Party, Republican Party

Senator Arlen Specter Announces Switch to Democratic Party

Andy Towle April 28, 2009

The Washington Post reports:"Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter will switch his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat and announced today … [Read more...] about Senator Arlen Specter Announces Switch to Democratic Party

Topics: News, Republicans, Supreme Court More Posts About: Arlen Specter, Democratic Party, News, Republican Party, Republican Party

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