May 3rd, 2009 - The Huffington Post
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Just a quick word on Spector's dropping out of the Republican party to avoid a primary challenge that he might well lose. The Republicans have been playing up this angle of the story, not only to emphasize Spector's narrow political motives for the switch as opposed to broad disagreement with what the Republican party has come to stand for, but also to imply that Spector's move proves he's afraid of rejection by Pennsylvania voters.
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Specter says switch to Democratic Party was a 'painful decision'
Apr 28th, 2009 - Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON (AP) - Veteran Sen. Arlen Specter says his switch to the Democratic Party was a "painful decision," but he found himself increasingly at odds with a Republican Party that has moved to the right. Speaking to reporters Tuesday...
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