Bradford Goes for Sestak, Too
By ANNE HOLLIDAY
WESB/WBRR News Director
Congressman Joe Sestak’s apparent victory over incumbent Arlen Specter in the Democrat primary for US Senate is being called historic – and Bradford Democrats can say they were part of that history.
In the city, Sestak got 107 votes, barely edging out Specter, who picked up 103, according to unofficial numbers tabulated at WESB and The HERO.
When Sestak spoke with WESB last week, he said Specter’s party-switching would be the incumbent’s downfall.
“It kind of demonstrates – Are you really in this out of core beliefs and conviction or is it political calculation?” he asked. “It’s probably pretty tough for him waking up each morning, kind of remembering what he has to say rather than just being able to say it out of belief and conviction.”
Late Tuesday night, Specter delivered a brief speech in Philadelphia.
“It’s been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania and it’s been a great privilege to be in the US Senate, and I’ll be working very, very hard for the people of the Commonwealth in the coming months,” Specter said.
Specter served five terms in Washington.
Sestak will run against Republican Pat Toomey, a former Congressman, in November’s general election.
"I want to congratulate Joe Sestak for his victory tonight in the Democratic primary," Toomey said in a news release. "He deserves a lot of credit for running a great race."
The news release went on to point out the differences they have on a number of issues including taxes, government bailouts and healthcare.
WESB/WBRR News Director
Congressman Joe Sestak’s apparent victory over incumbent Arlen Specter in the Democrat primary for US Senate is being called historic – and Bradford Democrats can say they were part of that history.
In the city, Sestak got 107 votes, barely edging out Specter, who picked up 103, according to unofficial numbers tabulated at WESB and The HERO.
When Sestak spoke with WESB last week, he said Specter’s party-switching would be the incumbent’s downfall.
“It kind of demonstrates – Are you really in this out of core beliefs and conviction or is it political calculation?” he asked. “It’s probably pretty tough for him waking up each morning, kind of remembering what he has to say rather than just being able to say it out of belief and conviction.”
Late Tuesday night, Specter delivered a brief speech in Philadelphia.
“It’s been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania and it’s been a great privilege to be in the US Senate, and I’ll be working very, very hard for the people of the Commonwealth in the coming months,” Specter said.
Specter served five terms in Washington.
Sestak will run against Republican Pat Toomey, a former Congressman, in November’s general election.
"I want to congratulate Joe Sestak for his victory tonight in the Democratic primary," Toomey said in a news release. "He deserves a lot of credit for running a great race."
The news release went on to point out the differences they have on a number of issues including taxes, government bailouts and healthcare.
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