NOW Signs On To Sestak Camp In PA SEN

The National Organization for Women has taken sides in the Pennsylvania Senate race. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that NOW will back Rep. Joe Sestak in the Democratic primary which pits him against Sen. Arlen Specter.

According to the paper's interviews with officials from the organization, NOW made its decision "after two interviews and on the strong recommendation of the state leadership of the organization." NOW says Sestak's "support of workplace equality for women and for gay rights" led to its decision to support support his Senate campaign in 2010.

NOW president Terry O'Neill told the Inquirer that she thinks Sestak can win, and that he "is very strong on our issues."

The TPM Poll Average for the race shows Specter leading Sestak in the primary race by a margin of 43.4-29.2.