The following is a brief description of our endorsed candidates:
SENATE
Joe Sestak for Senate (PA): Six years ago, we helped recruit Joe Sestak to run for Congress. This year, we again endorsed Joe Sestak despite the fact that Washington DC consultants claimed he had no chance to defeat Alen Specter. Thankfully, the voters of Pennsylvania recognized who the real Democrat was in this Senate race and Joe won by a margin of more than 8%! Joe’s website is
www.joesestak.com.
Paul Hodes for Senate (NH): Paul has been a long time supporter of a ban on off shore drilling. In light of the Gulf Oil Disaster, Paul Hodes is the kind of person we need in the Senate! Paul’s website is
www.paulhodesforsenate.com.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Andrea Miller for Congress (VA-4): Andrea is running to improve our health care system and pay for it by ending the Iraq War. Andrea is also focused on increasing employment opportunities for our war veterans. Andreas website is
www.andreamiller.us.
Beth Krom for Congress (CA-48) Orange Countys 48
th Congressional District has never been won by a Democrat. But despite running in a heavily Republican district, Beth Krom has already won races for the Irvine Mayors office and for the City Council.Her secret is representing people and responsible growth over out-of-control wealthy developers. Beth, a former teacher for the disabled, is running against a nutty leader of the Birthers, John Campbell, who claims that Obama should not be President! We predict Beth will win this Fall and we will do everything we can to help her! Beths website is
www.bethkrom.com
Dan Seals for Congress (IL-10): With a huge increase in the number of unemployed workers in his district, Dan is focused on restoring jobs for working families. Dan’s website is
dansealsforcongress.com.
Ed Potosnak for Congress (NJ-7): Ed has been a teacher, a scientist and small business owner. He has pledged to support DAPAC’s progressive values and he is actively focused to helping Main Street families. His website is
www.edpotosnak.com .
John Waltz for Congress (KY-4): John is a Navy veteran who served in the Iraq and Afganistan Wars. John was ordered to New York to protect the city and harbor after the 911 attack. John has developed an organization that helps rebuild hospitals in war zones and has worked to help veterans receive needed health care benefits. Joe Sestak, another Navy veteran, has also endorsed John’s campaign. His website is
www.johnwaltzforcongress.com.
Rolando Banciella for Congress (FL-18): Rolando was born in Cuba and immigrated to the US before his 10
th Birthday. He currently resides in Miami and has worked in banking and real estate. Rolando is focused on methods to strengthen Social Security. He believes we need to provide mortgage relief for real people rather than bailouts for big banks. Rolando supports DAPAC’s values and is the Democratic Party nominee for his South Florida district. His website is
www.banciella.com.
Marleine Bastien (FL-17)
Marleine has been a social worker and an immigrant advocacy leader in the past where she has helped others and supported the community. Bastien is committed to creating a strong public option for health care. Also, she is a supporter of green jobs, tax credits for small business growth, and technology innovation to help revitalize the economy. She is against more tax breaks for the wealthy. She wants more regulation on banks and lending agencies to prevent any more unethical lending practices that have left people in debt and without their homes. Bastien has committed to support DAPAC's values. Her website is www.votebastien.com.
Howard Katz (CA 49)
Howard Katz believes that Democrats stand for the the “We”, where all Americans benefit from policies not just only a select few. He is a strong supporter of progressive values, such as same sex marriage and reproductive rights. Howard's website can be found at http://www.hkatzforcongress.com/ for more information on his campaign.