Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , right, answers a question by moderator Susie Madrak at Netroots Nation, a gathering of self described progressive bloggers and online activists in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. Specter spoke to the convention before Rep. Joseph Sestak, D-Pa. , his opponent in the upcoming primary election for his U.S. Senate seat. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. , right, answers a question by moderator Susie Madrak at Netroots Nation, a gathering of self described progressive bloggers and online activists in Pittsburgh, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. Specter spoke to the convention before Rep. Joseph Sestak, D-Pa. , his opponent in the upcoming primary election for his U.S. Senate seat.

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