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By Robert McCain The Washington Times - September 17, 2007, 02:46PM

“The Funniest Celebrity in Washington” Sen. Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania Republican? SEE RELATED:

— Robert Stacy McCain, assistant national editor, The Washington Times

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