Arlen Specter

Cable Coverage Differs on Healthcare Meetings - Posted August 11, 2009
The AP's David Bauder writes about this afternoon's cable news coverage, or lack of coverage, of the first of three Pres. Obama town hall meetings this week as he continues to sell healthcare reform. Fox News Channel cut away from President Barack Obama's town hall meeting on health care reform Tuesday as... [TVNewser]

Cable Coverage Differs on Healthcare Meetings - Posted August 11, 2009
The AP's David Bauder writes about this afternoon's cable news coverage, or lack of coverage, of the first of three Pres. Obama town hall meetings this week as he continues to sell healthcare reform. Fox News Channel cut away from President Barack Obama's town hall meeting on health care reform Tuesday as... [TVNewser]

Cablers Carry Arlen Specter Town Hall Live - Posted August 11, 2009
It's not every day that all three cable news networks air a live town hall hosted by a senator from Pennsylvania. But Fox News, CNN and MSNBC are this morning, Sen. Arlen Specter, the republican-turned-democrat, is holding a town hall in Lebanon, PA. Nine days ago at a town hall in Philadelphia,... [TVNewser]

Cablers Carry Arlen Specter Town Hall Live - Posted August 11, 2009
It's not every day that all three cable news networks air a live town hall hosted by a senator from Pennsylvania. But Fox News, CNN and MSNBC are this morning, Sen. Arlen Specter, the republican-turned-democrat, is holding a town hall in Lebanon, PA. Nine days ago at a town hall in Philadelphia,... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview for 05.31.09 - Posted May 29, 2009
So our headline has become a bit misleading...really should read "Weekend Show Preview." That said, I think it is just about complete. NBC's Meet the Press with David Gregory: Chairman of the Judiciary Committee Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to discuss Sotomayor confirmation hearings. ABC's This Week... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview for 05.31.09 - Posted May 28, 2009
We'll continue updating throughout the day... NBC's Meet the Press with David Gregory: Chairman of the Judiciary Committee Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to discuss Sotomayor confirmation hearings. ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos: Sens. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and John Cornyn (R-TX) and roundtable with former Bush adviser... [FishBowlDC]

The Buzz at Smerconish Book Party - Posted May 16, 2009
An iconic group from Capitol Hill, K Street, NIH and the media gathered at the home of Marina and Daniel Ein's home on Thursday to celebrate the publication of Michael Smerconish's new book, Morning Drive: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Talking. Folks chattered about Pennsylvania politics... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Lauer, Stephanopoulos, King... - Posted May 6, 2009
> NBC's Matt Lauer gets the first live interview with Elizabeth Edwards since the release of her new book, Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities. The interview happens Monday morning on the Today show. > ABC's "This Week" moderator George Stephanopoulos will be a guest on... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Lauer, Stephanopoulos, King... - Posted May 6, 2009
> NBC's Matt Lauer gets the first live interview with Elizabeth Edwards since the release of her new book, Resilience: Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities. The interview happens Monday morning on the Today show. > ABC's "This Week" moderator George Stephanopoulos will be a guest on... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Palin, Couric, Specter... - Posted May 5, 2009
> Bristol Palin will talk live, in-studio to Chris Cuomo of ABC's Good Morning America tomorrow morning. She and Cuomo will later both appear at a Candie's Foundation town hall to discuss teen pregnancy prevention, where Palin is a foundation ambassador. > CBS' Katie Couric blogs from Saudi Arabia, where she... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Palin, Couric, Specter... - Posted May 5, 2009
> Bristol Palin will talk live, in-studio to Chris Cuomo of ABC's Good Morning America tomorrow morning. She and Cuomo will later both appear at a Candie's Foundation town hall to discuss teen pregnancy prevention, where Palin is a foundation ambassador. > CBS' Katie Couric blogs from Saudi Arabia, where she... [TVNewser]

Specter's Switch: First Stop, Meet the Press - Posted April 29, 2009
Breaking: Sen. Arlen Specter's first interview since crossing the aisle to the Democratic party will be on NBC's Meet the Press. TVNewser has learned David Gregory will interview Specter live on Sunday. > Update: Well MTP may be first, but not by much. Specter will appear on CBS' Face the Nation as well... [TVNewser]

Matthews to Olbermann: "I Love Being Your Lead-in, Bro" - Posted April 29, 2009
Hardball anchor Chris Matthews appeared as the first guest last night on Countdown with Keith Olbermann to discuss Sen. Arlen Specter's party switch. As Olbermann noted, "nobody in television news has a better idea of Pennsylvania politics" than Matthews, who almost was involved in the race himself. "Was [Specter's switch] a factor... [TVNewser]

Big Rig Chase Brings Pause to Specter News - Posted April 28, 2009
At 3pmET today, Fox News and CNN began covering a high speed pursuit along busy I-75 north of Atlanta. This pursuit was unique on several fronts - a big rig was being chased, and its driver was clinging to the back, presumably having been carjacked. Also rare, was CNN's airing of the... [TVNewser]

Big Rig Chase Brings Pause to Specter News - Posted April 28, 2009
At 3pmET today, Fox News and CNN began covering a high speed pursuit along busy I-75 north of Atlanta. This pursuit was unique on several fronts - a big rig was being chased, and its driver was clinging to the back, presumably having been carjacked. Also rare, was CNN's airing of the... [TVNewser]

Sen. Arlen Specter's Party Switch. Bloomberg First With the News - Posted April 28, 2009
Breaking: Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter is switching from the GOP to the Democratic party and will run as a democrat next year. BloombergTV was first to report the news at 11:57amET. CNN's Dana Bash was first with the "seismic" news on CNN at 12:02pm, telling viewers, "this has been rumored all morning... [TVNewser]

Sen. Arlen Specter's Party Switch. Bloomberg First With the News - Posted April 28, 2009
Breaking: Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter is switching from the GOP to the Democratic party and will run as a democrat next year. BloombergTV was first to report the news at 11:57amET. CNN's Dana Bash was first with the "seismic" news on CNN at 12:02pm, telling viewers, "this has been rumored all morning... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.23.08 - Posted December 23, 2008
Good morning, Washington. What DC grocery store (company, not location) is featured above? Think you know? Email us with your best guess. AND: Join us after the jump to find out if you guessed our last contest correctly. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.08.08 - Posted December 8, 2008
Good morning, Washington. These seats are from the bar of what DC restaurant? Email us with your best guess and we'll include correct guessers in tomorrow's Morning Reading List. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.02.08 - Posted December 2, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Sen. Specter Responds to Possible Chris Matthews Run: "I'll be Prepared, Whoever My Opponents Are" - Posted November 30, 2008
On CNN's Late Edition today, Wolf Blitzer asked Sen. Arlen Specter about one of his potential challengers next year. Blitzer also spoke with New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez who's head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. BLITZER: ...you've seen these reports out there that Chris Matthews, the anchor for MSNBC, is think... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted November 28, 2008
Meet The Press: First Lady Laura Bush, Afghanistan's Ambassador to the United States Said Jawad and Ted Turner, Author, "Call Me Ted" This Week: Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) of the Armed Services Committee and Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN) of the Foreign Relations Committee. A roundtable with ABC News' Matthew Dowd, Donna Brazile,... [FishBowlDC]

Chris Matthews Meets with PA Dems About Possible Senate Run - Posted November 26, 2008
In the words of Chris Matthews — HA! But this is no laughing matter. The MSNBC talk show host is apparently seriously considering running for U.S. Senate from his native Pennsylvania. The LATimes reports Matthews, "has been toying with a run for months, and this week he sat down with state Democrats... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.12.08 - Posted November 12, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Olbermann's Deal Will Pay $30M Over Four Years - Posted November 11, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist There are two words guaranteed to make MSNBC's Keith Olbermann break his longstanding personal policy against voting - Chris Matthews. If, as expected, the "Hardball" host runs against Sen. Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania in 2010, Olbermann says: "I would definitely suspend my symbolism and vote for him." Color us skeptical. Those... [TVNewser]

How's Chris Matthews Doing in PA? - Posted August 5, 2008
With speculation that MSNBC's Chris Matthews might give up his Hardball seat for a Senate seat, Quinnipiac University decided to poll Pennsylvania voters about how Matthews stacks up against Republican Sen. Arlen Specter. Specter plans to seek a sixth term in 2010. In a head-to-head matchup, Specter leads 41% - 36%. But... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.10.08 - Posted April 9, 2008
Good morning Washington. Is it bye-bye Katie?!? It's the birthday of Joseph Pulitzer (1847) and on this day in 1970, Paul McCartney announced that the Beatles were breaking up. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | NEWS NOTES | JOBS You would... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted March 22, 2008
Meet the Press: CNBC's Maria Bartiromo, CNBC's Erin Burnett, Newsweek's Jon Meacham, Wall Street Journal's Peggy Noonan, Washington Post's Eugene Robinson, NBC's Political Director Chuck Todd Face the Nation: Senators Lindsey Graham (R-NC) and Jack Reed (D-RI) and Ana Marie Cox, Time.com, Roger Simon, Politico.com and Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Time Washington,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.28.07 - Posted December 28, 2007
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS None of your friends and family members are cell phone-less. REVOLVING DOOR New haircut, new job: Project Beltway's Rachel Cothran is leaving the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to join 3 Dog... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.25.07 - Posted September 25, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think Jon Stewart could totally take Tucker Carlson in a fist fight. CBSNews.com's Matthew Felling -- fresh back from his stint on "Morning Joe" -- is hosting today's "Kojo Nnamdi Show" on WAMU 88.5FM from noon to two. "Printing poll on Iraqi deaths would be irresponsible" Keith St. Clair,... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted April 20, 2007
Meet the Press: Michael Leavitt, Margaret Spellings, Col. Gerald Massengill, Tom Ridge, Doris Kearns Goodwin, David Gregory, Jon Meacham, Pete Williams. Face the Nation: Sen. Patrick Leahy , Jim and Sarah Brady, and criminal profiler Gregg McCrary. This Week: Newt Gingrich, Sen. Chris Dodd and Jackie Dodd. Fox News Sunday: Virginia Lieutenant... [FishBowlDC]