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Breaking: Arlen Specter to switch to Democratic party
Inquirer staff writer Tom Fitzgerald reports:
Arlen Specter is becoming a Democrat today, confirmed by high ranking Democratic sources.
Specter faced a strong primary election challenge from former GOP Congressman Pat Toomey.
Further details were not immediately available; a news conference is planned later today.
UPDATE: Sen. Arlen Specter will switch parties, run as Democrat in 2010.