The liberal group MoveOn has endorsed Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) in his primary challenge against incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter, with Sestak taking 67% in a vote of MoveOn members in Pennsylvania.
From MoveOn’s announcement:
Sel from State College told us that “Sestak not only has a better chance of winning in the fall, but he’s a Democrat out of conviction, not desperation.” Grant from Media said “I live in Sestak’s district. He’s been sensational as a Congressman.” On the other hand, Christine from Meadville worries that “Arlen Specter is an opportunist and cannot be trusted to side with the Democrats.”
Joe Sestak has a strong record in Congress, supporting health care reform, clean energy, and a woman’s right to choose. If he wins the primary on Tuesday, it’ll send a powerful message that voters want Democrats in Congress who’ll proudly lead the fight for progressive legislation.
(Emphasis in the original.)
The TPM Poll Average now gives Sestak a lead over Specter of 44.3%-43.0%, with a rapid ascent for Sestak in the last several weeks.
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