Archive for August, 2009
Toomey campaign welcomes Sestak, says both Dems are liberals anyway
Republican Pat Toomey’s Senate campaign welcomed Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) to the Senate race Tuesday with a not-so-nice compliment and an attack on his Democratic opponent Arlen Specter.
“We welcome Joe Sestak to the race,” the campaign said in a statement. “Pennsylvania Democrats will make an important choice between Joe Sestak, a consistent liberal who really believes in his values, and Arlen Specter, a career political opportunist who believes in nothing but his own reelection.…
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Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7) had barely finished
Full StorySestak: ‘I declare my candidacy’
FOLSOM—Congressman Joe Sestak officially entered the race for Senate Tuesday morning, ending his long march toward a primary showdown against Senator Arlen Specter next year and setting up what will be one of the most high-profile races in the country.
In a stirring, 17-minute speech to a small VFW hall packed with supporters here, Sestak was greeted with cheers when he finally, after months of political teasing, said “today, I declare my candidacy.” Chants of…
Full StoryI Am Running For the U.S. Senate
By SESTAK FOR SENATE
Dear Friend,
This morning I officially launched my campaign for U.S. Senate.
This campaign is not about me … it’s about all of us, and we are going to need your help to win.
In Pennsylvania, like all around the country, we find ourselves in challenging times.
But this nation has always thrived on the knowledge that with adversity comes opportunity. We have an opportunity – if we act now, with…
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Full StoryFlashback of primaries past now that Sestak is ready to take on Specter
Joe Sestak vs. Arlen Specter isn’t Barack Obama vs. Hillary Clinton, but it’s pretty damn close, especially in a state where the idea of a mega-showdown between the 79-year-old incumbent and the 57-year-old former Navy admiral invokes Battlestar Galactica primary flashbacks.
In that way, Sestak isn’t so much announcing his 2010 primary challenge against Specter today. He is ratcheting up the feeding frenzy he’s started back in April, when Sestak was the first and loudest…
Full StoryOnorato says he has almost $5M
Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato told supporters Monday that he has raised almost $5 million for his expected gubernatorial bid, a sum that far exceeds what any other candidate has raised thus far.
Onorato, who is all-but-definitely seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, said he has more than $800,000 in the past couple months, significantly stepping up fundraising efforts that were already standing out in the race.
“Although I have not yet officially announced my…
Full StoryThe First Read — August 4, 2009
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Is Sestak finally going to do this?
Congressman Joe Sestak is expected to finally announce his Senate run against Arlen Specter this morning. Breaking news, analysis and fallout all…
$11,850 away from $5 million!
By FRIENDS OF DAN ONORATO
Dear Friend,
You may not know it yet, but in 2010, the nation’s eyes will be on Pennsylvania.
After eight years of honorable service, Gov. Ed Rendell is term-limited and cannot seek reelection – making Pennsylvania the second largest state in the nation with an “open” race for Governor. And we all know what that means. The national Republicans, desperate to regain their footing, will send in all the special…
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