Rep. Sestak officially launches bid against Sen. Specter

[babylonsister]

Rep. Sestak launches bid against Sen. Specter
By Reid Wilson
Posted: 08/04/09 10:57 AM


Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) officially launched what he acknowledged would be a long-shot bid against incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter (D).

In a speech at a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in his native Delaware County, Sestak cast the decision between himself and Specter as a chance for more change.

"In this next election, we Pennsylvanians will vote for a change in accountability to continue that new direction," Sestak told a packed house Tuesday morning.

Sestak blamed Washington for the nation's economic troubles, arguing that those in power missed an opportunity to solve the crisis.

"At best, some people were asleep at the switch. Those people who you sent to Washington to represent you, to look out for you, failed to do so and they must be held accountable."

Sestak said he is running to take advantage of the opportunity "to reclaim those core principles, particularly in Washington, D.C., {of} hard work, of honesty and accountability, until once again, principle triumphs over politics."

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[MADem]

1. It is a long shot.

He's a nice guy, though. If he prevails that'll be fine, but I'm not betting the farm on it.

[Skink]

2. If Spector helps derail healthcare Sestak could be a major player.

I don't want to delay positive healthcare legislation but it would help if this dragged out until the midterms while Obama quietly does things like pull all the troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, continues the cash for clunkers which I believe is really a boost to the economy that comes before the rest of the stimulus kicks in. In fact I think Obama should call for a huge up for the program.

[invictus]

3. Any Democrat who endorses that turncoat Republican Specter should be ashamed of himself. n/t

[rhett o rick]

9. You mean like those that endorsed Liarmann? nm

[rhett o rick]

4. This will be a good test to see if a Democratic incumbent can be primaried.

The Democratic Party will stand behind Specter, as will the big donors.

[T Wolf]

5. But hopefully, not the people. nt

[rhett o rick]

6. Money donated to the Party will most likely go to Specter.

Donate to Rep Sestak directly. Hopefully PDA and moveon.org will support him also.

[JohnnyBoots]

7. I'll take an Admiral from my native Delco over 'Magic Bullet' Arlen any day of the week. nt

[rhett o rick]

8. Who will our Democratic Senators back? Any bets? nm