The AFL-CIO had as much at stake in Tuesday's primaries as the parties, having revved up get-out-the-vote machines for Critz, Specter and Arkansas Lt.

The AFL-CIO had as much at stake in Tuesday's primaries as the parties, having revved up get-out-the-vote machines for Critz, Specter and Arkansas Lt. Gov Bill Halter. It had aggressively pushed Congress to pass the health care bill.