Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania met with President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden yesterday at a welcoming ceremony at the White House.
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Obama welcomes new ally in Senate
Says he's 'thrilled' by Specter's plan to join Democrats
Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania met with President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden yesterday at a welcoming ceremony at the White House.
(Ron Sachs/ Getty Images)
Kicking off his 100th day in office, President Obama yesterday morning formally welcomed the newest Democrat and his newest potential ally - Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, who is deserting the GOP to preserve his political future. (Full article: 491 words)
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