Joe Sestak
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Specter, Sestak Fight For Left Flank On Afghanistan...out against a troop buildup in Afghanistan, a position his campaign cites as farther to the left than that of his opponent, Rep. Joe Sestak (D). The move, which comes as Pres. Obama is expected to announce the addition of as many as 30K... In this article: Arlen Specter, Joe Sestak, Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, Pres. Obama, and Pennsylvania |
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Real Clear Politics | 4 days ago
Sestak's Palin Bankshot
...to serve a heartbeat away from the presidency, as Specter said on Hardball this past August. "Instead, Joe Sestak did not vote for Sarah Palin because he believes strongly that she was not the better choice to be Vice President, nor...
In this article: Sarah Palin, Arlen Specter, and Barack Obama
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Huffington Post | 6 days ago
Sestak Ties Specter To Palin In Latest Attack
Read More: Arlen Specter, Joe Sestak, Pennsylvania Primary, Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin Democratic Primary, Sestak Specter, Specter Palin, Politics News In her short time on the public stage, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has proven to...
In this article: Sarah Palin, Arlen Specter, Alaska, Pennsylvania, Facebook, and John McCain
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Politico.com: Politics '08 | 6 days ago
Forecast for Dem. primaries: Ugly
The most closely watched Senate primary is in Pennsylvania, where Sen. Arlen Specter (above) and Rep. Joe Sestak are slugging it out in unusually personal terms. Photo: AP POLITICO 44 The Politico 44 / Click Story Widget Requires Adobe...
In this article: Arlen Specter, Dan Mongiardo, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Coal, Natural gas, and Democratic Party
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Crooks and Liars | 7 days ago
Is Joe Sestak Too Difficult To Work For - And Why Should Anyone Care?
Interesting story in the L.A. Times about Joe Sestak's campaign to win the Democratic nomination for Senate in Pennsylvania. Looks like the campaign is inoculating themselves about the single biggest negative about Sestak - the nagging rumor...
In this article: Pennsylvania, Job applicants, Political science, and Franklin & Marshall College
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L.A. Times - Politics | November 21, 2009
Rep. Joe Sestak trying to outrun Sen. Arlen Specter
...constituents, lobbyists and the media. Now he wants to beat Pennsylvania's longest-serving senator. Reporting from Washington - Rep. Joe Sestak needs a comb. His wavy, graying hair has been through a hectic morning, and the Pennsylvania...
In this article: Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania, Washington, Job applicants, and Political science
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The Hill Blog | November 20, 2009
Trust American Law to bring justice against Guantanamo Bay detainees (Rep. Joe Sestak)
By Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Penn.) - 11/20/09 09:55 AM ET When I headed the Navy antiterrorism unit that was created in response to the attacks of Sept. 11, it was my mission to bring Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to justice. I am pleased to see that...
In this article: Detainee, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Guantanamo Bay, United States, and New York
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Philly.com | November 20, 2009
Clout: Rushed to center stage
man looking to knock off a five-term senator in a primary election needs a lucky break or two. That's why we think U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak should send Rush Limbaugh a nice box of cigars. Sestak, a retired admiral, went on Fox News last...
In this article: Arlen Specter, Sarah Palin, Philadelphia, Legal age, and E mail
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Crooks and Liars | November 15, 2009
Joe Sestak Responds To Rush Limbaugh's Attack
...to mask his blatant fear is quite stunning, and not a little Freudian. Going after an admiral and counter-terrorism specialist like Joe Sestak? Not so smart, Rushbo: Following an appearance on Fox News Channel to discuss the federal...
In this article: Rush Limbaugh, Al Qaeda, Guantanamo Bay, Detainee, and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
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Inquirer Local and Regional News | November 13, 2009
Yeakel endorses Sestak over Specter
...Senate in 1992 nearly defeated incumbent Arlen Specter, yesterday endorsed a candidate to finish the job. Yeakel backed U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak in his bid to deny the Democratic nomination to Specter, who was a Republican when she tangled with...
In this article: Arlen Specter, Clarence Thomas, Legal age, Violence Against Women Act, Drexel University, and Anita Hill
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Philly.com | November 11, 2009
Specter, Sestak focus on programs to help veterans
...Constitution Center to raise awareness about federal programs available to veterans facing homelessness. Meanwhile U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak, who will challenge Specter in the May Democratic primary for the Senate, met with McMullins and...
In this article: Arlen Specter, Legal age, and Hurricane Katrina
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Joseph A. "Joe" Sestak, Jr. (born December 12, 1951) is a retired United States Navy Rear Admiral and currently a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district (map) since 2007. The district incorporates parts of the Philadelphia suburbs, including most of Delaware County.
Sestak is the highest-ranking former military officer currently serving in this Congress. His legislative efforts have resulted in House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer naming him the most productive freshman member of Congress in 2007. On August 4, 2009, Sestak declared his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, posing a primary challenge against Senator Arlen Specter.
- Birth Date:
- December 12, 1951
- Birthplace:
- Secane, Pennsylvania
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic
- Spouse:
- Susan L. Clark
- Residence:
- Edgmont Township, Pennsylvania
- University Attended:
- Occupation:
- Politician
- Political party:
- Democrat
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