2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Former Congressman and Presidential Candidate, Admiral Joe Sestak Endorses Senator Amy Klobuchar

Former Congressman and Presidential Candidate, Admiral Joe Sestak Endorses Senator Amy Klobuchar
Sestak to Campaign for Klobuchar in New Hampshire

MANCHESTER, NH — Former Presidential candidate and Congressman, Admiral Joe Sestak today endorsed Senator Amy Klobuchar for President. He cited Klobuchar’s experience, ability to unite the country, and understanding of global leadership as the reasons why she is best qualified to serve as Commander in Chief.

"We need a nominee with a depth and breadth of experience to govern effectively, a proven track record of winning in red and blue districts and states so we can unite this country again, and an understanding of the need to rebuild our global leadership so we can convene the world to tackle the defining challenges of our time. It's why I ran for President last year - and having seen her on the campaign trail and observed her work in the Senate, it's why I know Amy Klobuchar is uniquely qualified to be President. I'm proud to endorse her," said Admiral and former Congressman and Presidential candidate Joe Sestak.

Sestak will campaign for Senator Klobuchar in New Hampshire throughout the weekend, where he’ll host events at veteran’s organizations throughout the Granite State. His endorsement comes as a recent poll found Senator Amy Klobuchar surging in New Hampshire with just days until the primary. In the new Monmouth poll, Klobuchar has jumped seven points since September to 9%. According to the poll, “In a race restricted to the top five polling candidates, the race tightens to 17% Biden, 13% Warren, and 13% Klobuchar.”

Joe Sestak Leaves 2020 Presidential Race

Joe Sestak Leaves 2020 Presidential Race in e-mail to Supporters

Friend,

I want to thank you for the honor of running for President of the United States of America. It has been an endeavor filled with immeasurable wisdom, passions, humor and insights to, and from, the people of America. I have “lived America” … and will cherish every moment, whether a veteran from a maximum security penitentiary calling to say, “Hey, Joe, the guys have heard you’re running for President, and they want you to know they’re going to organize Philadelphia for you,” or the tears of a transgender youth as she quietly told me she just wants what everybody else wants. I could never pay enough for what I experienced, and the men and women I met.

It’s a marvelous fabric we Americans have woven together throughout the centuries. I know there is a tear in that fabric right now; but it can be repaired by someone who can lead, and therefore unite, all Americans. It’s been done before, beginning with the best, George Washington, as he lay on the ground after battle to sleep in a cloak together with his men even before he was a President who united America.

A moral compass for our great ship of state is the beacon most needed today. And it is for the Captain of State who offers it that all Americans will provide the fair winds and following seas to advance us. That is necessary for us both at home and abroad, to convene the world to advance our policies and commitment to democratic values for our collective good.

Again, thank you for this priceless opportunity as I end our campaign together. Without the privilege of national press, it is unfair to ask others to husband their resolve and to sacrifice resources any longer. I deeply appreciate the support so many of you offered -- whether by volunteering, offering financial contributions or coming to our campaign events. I will miss the opportunities I had in experiencing America in such a wonderful way!

With my deepest appreciation, please accept my final note of service to you … Joe Sestak

Joe Sestak Visits California and Nevada on November 16-17, 2019

Joe Sestak Visits California and Nevada on November 16-17, 2019

California Democratic Party Convention
November 16, 2019
10:55am
Pacific Ballroom, Long Beach Arena, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Joe is speaking at the California Democratic Party Convention at 10:55am on Saturday, November 16 at the Pacific Ballroom, Long Beach Arena, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802.

First in the West
November 17, 2019
7pm-9pm
Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
Joe will be speaking at the Nevada State Democratic Party’s “First in the West” event (7-9pm on Sunday, November 17th). The event will host Democrats from all over Nevada at Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas with other 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, US Senators, Governor, Congresspeople, constitutional officers, and legislative leaders.

Joe Sestak TV Ad "United"

Joe Sestak TV Ad "United"

My first TV ad has began airing across New Hampshire today, as I also began walking across the Granite State. View my message of trust, accountability and unity here:

It explains my years of public service, in the Navy and in Congress, and why my daughter's successful battles with cancer spurred me to go into politics twice — this time because our nation needs someone who is trusted because people know he is accountable to all Americans, above self, party or special interest. There is no other way we can meet the defining challenges of our time without a united America.

The TV ad has begun airing the same day as the beginning of my walk across New Hampshire

Presidential Candidate Admiral Joe Sestak in New Hampshire for October 2019 **Updated

Presidential Candidate Admiral Joe Sestak in New Hampshire for October 2019 **Updated

Admiral Joe Sestak's schedule in New Hampshire beginning October 1st is below, crisscrossing the state and meeting the people of the Granite State.

• Exact times are subject to change and will be updated several days prior to events.
• We will be adding to this list as the days continue and also providing more details prior to each event.

Joe is looking forward to seeing New Hampshirites again after his visit in September!

Here is a full list of Joe's New Hampshire events for the weeks to come. All times are local unless otherwise stated.

Tuesday, October 1st
• Portsmouth. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Avenue at 6:30pm.
• Raymond. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at 61 Main Street at 7:15pm.
• Hampton. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road at 8pm.

Wednesday, October 2nd
• Weare. Town Hall with Joe Sestak, hosted by Weare Democrats at 16 North Stark Highway at 6pm.

Thursday, October 3rd
• Epsom. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at 1913 Dover Rd at 6pm.
• Pelham. Addressing veterans at Pelham VFW, 6 Main Street at 7:10pm.
• Milford. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Wadleigh Memorial Library, 49 Nashua St at 8:10pm.

Friday, October 4th
• Mont Vernon. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Daland Memorial Library, 5 N Main St at 7:45pm.

Saturday, October 5th
• Atkinson. Local Democrats' Harvest Breakfast, Atkinson Community Center, 4 Main Street at 8am.

Sunday, October 6th
• WMUR-TV. Watch Joe live here at 10am.
• Stratham. Presidential candidates speaking at the Democrats' Harvest Festival - Joe speaking at Stratham Hill Park, 270 Portsmouth Ave at 11:50am.
• Newmarket. Local Democrats' monthly meeting at 44 Exeter Road at 12:20pm.

Monday, October 7th
• WGIR radio. Live on WGIR (Manchester, NH) on “NH Today with Jack Heath” here at 8:20am
• Portsmouth. NH Health Services Event at 559 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland, NH 03840, USA at 12pm (T)
• Bedford. Local Democrats' monthly meeting at McAllaster Room, Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd at 6:30pm.
• Brentwood. Joe Sestak town hall in the basement of the Brentwood Public Library at 7:30pm.

Tuesday, October 8th
• Concord. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at New Hampshire Democratic Party, 105 N State St at 6:30pm.
• Loudon. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Maxfield Public Library, 8 NH-129 (time TBA, T).
• Lyndeborough. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at J A Tarbell Library, 136 Forest Rd at 8:10pm.

Wednesday, October 9th
• Pelham. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Pelham Public Library at 6pm (T).
• Westmoreland. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Maplewood Nursing Home, 201 River Rd at 8:15pm.

Thursday, October 10th
• Andover. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Highland Lake Inn, 32 Maple St at 5:30pm.
• Whitefield. Speaking at the Coös Democrats' Truman Dinner in the Presidential Ballroom at the Mountain View Grand Resort, 101 Mountain View Rd at 8pm.

Friday, October 11th
• Nashua. Meeting homeless veterans at Cafe Agape, Main Street United Methodist Church, 154 Main Street at 8am.

Saturday, October 12th
• Laconia. House party for Joe Sestak at the home of Carlos Cardona, 1487 Old North Main Street, Laconia, NH at 4pm.

Sunday, October 13th
• Brattleboro, VT. Visiting Brattleboro Retreat to talk about mental health with administrators and patients (press only) at Brattleboro Retreat, 1 Anna Marsh Ln at 8am.
• Chesterfield (on the Vermont border), crossing the United States Navy Seabees Bridge at 9am for start of the walk.
• Antrim. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Antrim Little Town Hall at 2pm.
• Keene. Restoring the American Dream event at Brewbakers Café, 97 Main Street at 3pm.
• Keene. End of day’s walk.

Monday, October 14th
• Keene. Walk begins at 8:30am.
• Keene. Visiting prisoners and administrators at Cheshire County Department of Corrections, 825 Marlboro Street at 10am.
• Dublin. Citizens United event at Dublin Public Library, 1114 Main Street at 3pm (T).
• Merrimack. Veterans and military families event at VFW Post 8641 Auxiliary Meeting at 6pm.
• Somersworth. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at the Teatotaller, 69 High St at 7:45pm.
• Dublin. End of day’s walk.

Tuesday, October 15th
• Dublin. Walk begins for the day at 9am.
• Dublin. America’s Youth at Dublin School, 8am (not open to members of the public).
• Peterborough. Filming "Pints and Politics" interview at 1pm (not open to members of the public).
• Peterborough. Government's Role in Society at the Peterborough Public Library at 4pm.
• Goffstown. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Goffstown High School, 27 Wallace Rd at 6:20pm.
• Windham. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Club14, 13 Rockingham Road at 7:30pm.
• Windham. Participation in Democratic Debate via livestream - more on my Twitter and Facebook. 8:00pm.
• Peterborough. End of day’s walk.

Wednesday, October 16th
• Peterborough. Walk begins 5:30am (T).
• Derry. Small Businesses and Jobs event, Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, at Halligan Tavern, 32 West Broadway at 8:30am.
• New Boston. Healthcare event at 67 Mont Vernon Road at 4pm.
• Bow. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Baker Free Library, 509 South St at 7pm.
• Mont Vernon. End of day’s walk.

Thursday, October 17th
• Mont Vernon. Walk begins 5am.
• Hampstead. Towns meeting, with focus on opioid crisis, Three-town Coalition Coffee with Hampstead, Atkinson and Plaistow Democrats at Christina's Country Cafe, 416 Emerson Avenue at 9am.
• Manchester. Autism event, at the Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm Street at 5pm (T).
• Hudson. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at George H. and Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Rd at 7pm.
• Exeter. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Rockingham County Democratic Committee, 104 Epping Rd at 8:15pm.
• Manchester. End of day’s walk.

Friday, October 18th
• Manchester. Walk begins 11:30am.
• Manchester. Clergy, Church and Immigration event hosted by Granite State Organizing Project at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 102 Main Street number 1 at 10:30am.
• Raymond. End of day’s walk.

Saturday, October 19th
• Raymond. Walk begins at 8am.
• Hooksett. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Hooksett Public Library, 31 Mount Saint Mary's Way at 10am.
• Exeter. Senior citizens event at Riverwoods, 7 RiverWoods Drive at 2pm.
• North Hampton. End of day’s walk.

Sunday, October 20th
• North Hampton. Walk begins at 10:30am
• Manchester. STEM and education event at SEE Science Center, 200 Bedford Street, 9am.
• Portsmouth. National security, including climate change event, Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave at 4pm.
• Portsmouth. End of New Hampshire walk.

Monday, October 21st
• Brookline. Town meeting organized by Mason and Brookline Democrats at 36 Main St at 6:30pm.
• Hancock. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Hancock Town Library, 25 Main St at 7:30pm (T).

Tuesday, October 22nd
• Hollis. Speaking at Harvest Fundraiser Dinner organized by local Democrats at Lawrence Barn Community Center, 28 Depot Rd at 7pm.
• Dunbarton. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Dunbarton Elementary School, 20 Robert Rogers Rd at 8:10pm.

Wednesday, October 23rd
• Manchester. Speaking at Manchester Central High School, 9:45am.
• Plymouth. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Plymouth Regional Senior Center, 8 Depot St at 5:30pm.
• Sanbornville. Town meeting organized by Moose Mountain Democrats at Poor People's Pub, 1 Witchtrot Rd at 7pm.

Thursday, October 24th
• Chester. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at 84 Chester Street at 6:15pm.
• Derry. Town meeting organized by local Democrats at Marion Gerrish Community Center & Thrift Shop
39 W Broadway at 7pm.

 

Joe Sestak Visits Iowa on September 29, 2019

Joe Sestak Visits Iowa on September 29, 2019

Butler County Democrats’ Fall Dinner
September 29, 2019 6pm (event starts at 5pm) Greene Community Center, 202 W South Street, Greene, IA 50636

Joe will be speaking at the Butler County Democrats’ Fall Dinner at 6pm (event starts at 5pm) on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Greene Community Center, 202 W South Street, Greene, IA 50636.

Webster County Democrats’ Pork Chop Dinner
September 29, 2019 8pm Lizard Creek Ranch, 1762 Johnson Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Hear Joe speak at the Webster County Democrats’ Pork Chop Dinner on Sunday, September 29th, at 8pm at the Lizard Creek Ranch, 1762 Johnson Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

Joe Sestak Photos, Polk County Steak Fry, Des Moines, Iowa, September 21, 2019 #SteakFry

Joe Sestak Visits Iowa on September 16-22, 2019

Joe Sestak Visits Iowa on September 16-22, 2019

Buchanan County Democrats
September 16, 2019 6pm Pizza Ranch, 1900 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644

Joe will be speaking to the Buchanan County Democrats’ Central Committee at 6pm on Monday, September 16th, at Pizza Ranch, 1900 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644.

Hardin County Democrats
September 16, 2019 7.30pm Eldora Public Library, 1202 10th St, Eldora, IA 50627

Hear Joe speak at the Hardin County Central Committee Meeting on Monday September 16 at approximately 7.30pm at the Eldora Public Library, 1202 10th St, Eldora, IA 50627.

North West Des Moines Democrats
September 17, 2019
7pm
Reed's Hollow, 2710 Beaver Ave Des Moines, IA 50310
Joe will be speaking to North West Des Moines Democrats at 7pm on Tuesday, September 17th, at Reed’s Hollow, 2710 Beaver Ave Des Moines, IA 50310.

Coralville Rotary Club
September 18, 2019
12pm
Vesta, 849 Quarry Rd # 100, Coralville, IA 52241
Joe will be speaking to the Coralville Rotary Club at 12pm on Wednesday, September 18th at Vesta (849 Quarry Rd # 100, Coralville, IA 52241).

LGBTQ Presidential Forum
September 20, 2019
7-8.30 p.m. (Doors at 6.15 p.m.)
Sinclair Auditorium, Coe College, 1st Avenue East, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Joe will be speaking at the LGBTQ Presidential Forum in Cedar Rapids at 7-8.30 p.m. (Doors at 6.15 p.m.) on Friday, September 20, at the Sinclair Auditorium at Coe College (1st Avenue East, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402).

Polk County Steak Fry
September 21, 2019
11am-5pm
Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Joe will be speaking at the Polk County Democrats’ Steak Fry on Saturday, September 21st (11am-5pm – Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321).
RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2019steakfry

Iowa Safe Schools
September 21, 2019
12.30pm
Old Iowa State Supreme Court Building, 1007 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319
Joe will be speaking to Iowa Safe Schools on Saturday, September 21st, at 12.30pm at the Old Iowa State Supreme Court Building (1007 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319).

Story County Democrats’ Fall Barbecue
September 22, 2019
5pm-8pm
Gates Hall, 825 15th Street, Nevada, IA 50201
Joe will be speaking at the Story County Democrats’ Fall Barbecue, taking place from 5pm-8pm on Sunday, September 22, at Gates Hall, 825 15th Street, Nevada, IA 50201.

Polk County Steak Fry with Joe Sestak in Des Moines, Iowa on September 21, 2019 @polkdems #SteakFry

Polk County Steak Fry with Joe Sestak

September 21, 2019 11am-5pm Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321

Joe will be speaking at the Polk County Democrats’ Steak Fry on Saturday, September 21st (11am-5pm – Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321).

RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2019steakfry

https://www.joesestak.com/events/

For additional questions: Contact Chris Carter at [email protected] or 256-652-5328

Joe Sestak Visits New Hampshire on September 7-12, 2019

Joe Sestak Visits New Hampshire on September 7-12, 2019

Below is the list of my New Hampshire speaking engagements, both confirmed and ones pending final confirmation (times are EDT):

Saturday, September 7th
• Haverhill, MA. Local Democrats' annual breakfast. 10.45 (T), Galleria Banquet Room, Maria’s Family Restaurant, 85 Essex Street.
• Manchester, NH. New Hampshire Democratic Party (NHDP) Convention at 2.30, SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St. You can watch the livestream on the NHDP Facebook page.

Sunday, September 8th
• Bow, NH. Merrimack County Democrats’ First in the Nation Picnic, 2pm, 25 Stack Dr.
• Litchfield, NH. Litchfield Democratic Committee Fall Potluck, 3.15pm, 10 Liberty Way.
• Greenfield, NH. District 38 Democrats’ meeting, 4.30pm (T), Stephenson Memorial Library, 761 Forest Rd.
• Durham, NH. Durham Universalist Climate Forum, 6.30pm, Unitarian Universalist Church, 20 Madbury Rd.

Monday, September 9th
• Lowell, MA. Student town hall on education and civics, 7.55am, Lowell High School.
• Newmarket, NH. Event, 3pm, Crackskull’s Books & Cafe, 86 Main St.
• Durham, NH. Event on China, 5pm, University of New Hampshire’s Carsey School of Public Policy, Huddleston Hall, 73 Main St.
• Nashua, NH. Nashua Democrats’ meeting, 7.30pm (T), Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St.

Tuesday, September 10th:
• Concord, NH. Concord Democrats' meeting, 6.30pm, New Hampshire Democratic Party State Headquarters, 105 North State Street.
• Dover, NH. Dover Democrats, 7.30pm, Bradley Commons, 577 Central Avenue.
• Brentwood, NH. Brentwood Democratic Committee meeting, 8.30pm, home of State Rep. Liz McConnell, 52 Stevens Drive.

Wednesday, September 11th:
• Nottingham, NH. Nottingham Democrats, 6.30pm, Blaisdell Memorial Library, 129 Stage Road.
• Barrington, NH. Barrington Democrats, 7.15pm, Barrington Public Library, 105 Ramsdell Lane.
• Weare, NH. Weare Democratic Committee Meeting, 8.15pm, Weare Public Library, 10 Paige Memorial Lane.

Thursday, September 12th:
• Salem, NH. Salem Democrats Coffee and Conversation, 10am, home of Janet Breslin Smith, 33 Woodmeadow Drive.