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Delaware, Montgomery, Chester Counties, PA November 4, 2008 Election
 Smart Voter Joe Sestak

Candidate for
US Representative; District 7

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: U.S. Congressman
  • Former 3-Star Admiral, 31-year distinquished military career
  • Commanded the George Washington carrier battle group (30 ships,15,000 Sailors/Marines/SEALs) that conducted combat operations in Afghanistan & Iraq
  • After 9/11, first Director of "Deep Blue" - the Navy's anti-terrorism unit
  • Earned a PhD in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University
  • Graduated from the US Naval Academy (2nd in his class)
  • Grew up in Delaware County and attended Cardinal O'Hara High School with his brother and 6 sisters (and where his Mom taught math)
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Economic Security
  • Health Security
  • National Security
Key Endorsements
  • President Bill Clinton
  • Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
  • Sierra Club; League of Conservation Voters; Penn Environment
Position Papers
Economic Security
Congressman Joe Sestak's Economic Security Accomplishments/Future Proposals
Health Security
Congressman Joe Sestak's Health Security Accomplishments/Future Proposals
National Security
Congressman Joe Sestak's National Security Accomplishments/Future Proposals
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.SestakForCongress.com


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