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Incumbents Hope Otherwise, But Change Is Coming

Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas must survive a runoff to be on her party's ballot in November. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Incumbents Hope Otherwise, But Change Is Coming

May 28, 2010 • If you're wondering how scary the anti-incumbent tide looks to incumbents, ask any U.S. senator on the ballot this year. But hurry, the species is endangered.

Political Junkie

The Arlen Specter Career In Buttons

May 19, 2010 • The Arlen Specter career in buttons, starting with his 1965 mayoral attempt in Philadelphia, continuing through his bid for governor, Senate and president.

Political Junkie

Sestak Ousts Specter in Pennsylvania; Dems Keep Murtha's 12th CD

May 18, 2010 • Big news in Pennsylvania, as Rep. Joe Sestak has ousted five-term Sen. Arlen Specter in the Democratic primary. Plus: Democrats hold onto John Murtha's House seat in the 12th District.

Political Junkie

The President Endorses Sen. Arlen Specter. Again.

May 11, 2010 • In this year's Senate race in Pennsylvania, the president of the United States -- Barack Obama -- has endorsed incumbent Arlen Specter. Six years ago, another president -- George W. Bush -- endorsed Specter.

The President Endorses Sen. Arlen Specter. Again.

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Political Junkie

Elena Kagan & The 2010 Elections (Notably Specter vs. Sestak In Pa.)

May 10, 2010 • President Obama has nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. Already Kagan is proving to be a potential issue in the 2010 midterm elections.

Political Junkie

Today's TOTN Junkie Segment:  Pa. Dem Senate Candidates Specter & Sestak

May 5, 2010 • The two leading Democratic candidates for the Senate in Pennsylvania — incumbent Democrat Arlen Specter and primary challenter Joe Sestak — will be part of the Political Junkie segment on Talk of the Nation.

Blog Of The Nation

Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA)

April 28, 2009 • DEMOCRATIC Senator Arlen Specter, on Talk of the Nation...

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