Arlen Specter

1930 - 2012

Arlen Specter (1930–2012) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania from 1981 to 2011. Specter was known for his political independence, having started his career as a Democrat before switching to the Republican Party and later becoming a Democrat again. He was a key figure in many high-profile Senate hearings and investigations during his tenure.