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Joe Sestak ends long-shot presidential bid

U.S. News // 4 years ago

Joe Sestak ends long-shot presidential bid

Former Pennsylvanian congressman Joe Sestak ended his long-shot presidential campaign Sunday after failing to gain national attention or a spot on any of the Democrat Party's previous debates.

10 Democrats set for fifth presidential debate in Atlanta

U.S. News // 4 years ago

10 Democrats set for fifth presidential debate in Atlanta

A field of 10 Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage in Atlanta on Wednesday night for the fifth round of debates.

A dozen Democrats set to take stage at 4th primary debate

U.S. News // 4 years ago

A dozen Democrats set to take stage at 4th primary debate

The fourth Democratic primary debate will be staged in central Ohio Tuesday night and feature a dozen candidates on the stage, from a still expansive pool of hopefuls in which seven failed to qualify.

Angelica Ross to host LGBT forum for 2020 presidential candidates

Entertainment News // 4 years ago

Angelica Ross to host LGBT forum for 2020 presidential candidates

"Pose" star Angelica Ross will host the 2020 Presidential Candidate Forum on LGBTQ Issues, Ross confirmed on Monday. The event takes place Friday and streams live.

10 Democrats set for 3rd presidential primary debate in Houston

U.S. News // 4 years ago

10 Democrats set for 3rd presidential primary debate in Houston

Ten Democratic presidential candidates are set to participate in the third round of primary debates in Houston Thursday night, about half the field who appeared in the first two this summer.

10 Democrats qualify for next primary debate in Houston

U.S. News // 4 years ago

10 Democrats qualify for next primary debate in Houston

There will be just one night of debate in Houston next month among the Democratic field running for president, as just 10 candidates have qualified for the next primary event.

Democrats face Wednesday deadline to qualify for 3rd debate

U.S. News // 4 years ago

Democrats face Wednesday deadline to qualify for 3rd debate

Wednesday is the final day Democratic presidential candidates can qualify for the debate in Houston next month.

2020 race for president: Who's running

U.S. News // 4 years ago

2020 race for president: Who's running

The 2020 presidential campaign features a diverse slate of Democrats -- and one Republican -- vying to challenge President Donald Trump.

Democratic candidates set for key 'soapbox' moments at Iowa State Fair

U.S. News // 4 years ago

Democratic candidates set for key 'soapbox' moments at Iowa State Fair

Six months ahead of the Democratic Iowa caucuses, the first key vote in next year's presidential primary campaign, most of the party's challengers will appear at the state's fair in the coming days, beginning Thursday.

Democrats set for second round of presidential debates

U.S. News // 4 years ago

Democrats set for second round of presidential debates

Twenty Democratic presidential hopefuls are preparing for the second round of primary debates starting Tuesday in Detroit.

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Joseph A. "Joe" Sestak, Jr. (born December 12, 1951) is the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, serving since 2007, and the 2010 Democratic nominee for the United States Senate seat currently held by Arlen Specter.

The district incorporates parts of the Philadelphia suburbs, including most of Delaware County.

A member of the United States Navy for over 30 years, Sestak is a former vice admiral and the highest-ranking former military officer currently serving in Congress. During his career in the Navy, he led a series of operational commands, including commanding the USS George Washington aircraft carrier battle group during combat operations in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean in 2002. He served as Director for Defense Policy on the National Security Council under President Bill Clinton and, following the September 11 attacks, was selected to serve as the first Director of "Deep Blue," the Navy's internal think tank to provide strategic advice to the Chief of Naval Operations. He retired from the Navy as a rear admiral.

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