A visit from Joe Sestak

     Today Congressman Joe Sestak stopped at the Lions’ building on Mill Street in Nesquehoning to thank his supporters.  Bill O’Gurek, Carbon County Commissioner, noted just how rare it was for a losing candidate to thank volunteers after the election.  Mr. Sestak is visiting all 67 counties in Pennsylvania to thank his supporters and campaign volunteers.  (Mr. Sestak lost the U.S. Senate race by less than one percent to Pat Toomey, who outspent him by millions of dollars.)

     Billy O’Gurek, chair of the Carbon County Democratic Party, introduced Mr. Sestak to the supporters who came out to hear him. The gathering included committeemen and women, row officers, and precinct walkers recruited by the Lehighton office.  

     In his remarks, Mr. Sestak noted that the Democrats could have explained their policies better; he stated that misperceptions about the health care bill were not countered quickly enough.  He also told the group that he supported the compromise tax bill currently before the House because it helped lower and middle income people and would stimulate to the economy.  

     I left that meeting wondering how a man of integrity who spent almost his entire life in public service could lose to a man who spent almost all of his life shilling for the richest people in America.  Joe, I am so sorry you lost.