PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER: Democrat Joe Sestak hopes to get to the U.S. Senate Forrest Gump-style: He’s crisscrossing Pennsylvania, walking exactly 422 miles, in his effort to unseat Republican Pat Toomey. His campaign slogan, of course, is “Joe Sestak walks in your shoes.”
Sestak, 63, formally announced his bid Wednesday morning in front of Independence Hall and about 75 supporters who braved a sprinkling rain. Dressed in white-and-gray high-top Reeboks, jeans, and a bomber jacket, Sestak said he’s running because he’s disgusted with Washington politicians…
After his announcement, Sestak traded his Reeboks for boots he wore in Afghanistan and began his walk. His first stop: Philadelphia’s Vietnam Memorial. His walkabout will take about a month. He’ll be updating his website, http://joesestak.com, daily… (more)
