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  Presidential Candidate Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 27, 2019 at 12:00 PM

Beachhead

Friend, We've been in Iowa for most of the past two months, "securing a beachhead" and meeting as many people as we can. I've now visited 35 counties and shaken around 30,000 hands - and my team has distributed over 100,000 fliers across the state. And it's starting to show. Even on the front pa…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 27, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Campaign Update and "Cup of Joe on the Issues" events - 8/27/2019

Friend, Busy week in Iowa! Today, I'd like to highlight another upcoming "Cup of Joe on the Issues" event - I'll speak on agriculture and food at Cherry Glen Learning Farm, 3989 NW 94th Ave, Polk City, Iowa 50226, on Thursday, August 29th, at 5pm CDT. You can RSVP here. All events for the coming…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 26, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Campaign Update, Washington Times profile and "Cup of Joe on the Issues" events - 8/23/2019

Friend, Had a busy weekend - after speaking at the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting in San Francisco on Friday, I ran in the Salem Old Settlers Parade and spoke to Iowa's 2nd Congressional District Democrats, as well as local Democratic Party groups in Calhoun County and Clay Count…
  Presidential Candidate Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 25, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Mr. Trump is not the problem ...

Friend, Take Iraq. Justified as a preventive war, it embroiled us in its expanding conflict into Syria, Africa and beyond as it created the more brutal terror of ISIS. Democrats and Republicans alike who voted for that war did not understand either the complexities of the world, or that militari…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 24, 2019 at 11:28 AM

Cup of Joe, issue 5 - campaign update

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  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 5:34 PM

LIVESTREAM - I'm speaking at the Democratic National Committee summer meeting at 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern

Friend, I'll be in San Francisco today for the Democratic National Committee summer meeting, where I'll be speaking around 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern.   You can watch the live stream here.   For more information, visit my site (here) to read more about who I am and where my campaign is going next,…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 10:31 AM

Campaign Update and "Cup of Joe on the Issues" events - 8/23/2019

Friend, I'll be in San Francisco today for the Democratic National Committee summer meeting, where I'll be speaking around 11am. Then I'll be back in Iowa for plenty of events this weekend and next week - including three Cup of Joe on the Issues events! You'll find more details of my events belo…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 22, 2019 at 10:31 AM

Campaign Update and "Cup of Joe on the Issues" events - 8/22/2019

Friend, The Gazette profiled me, talking about my campaign to secure a 'beachhead' in Iowa (here). I've been continuing to travel across Iowa - yesterday, I spoke at the Iowa AFL-CIO convention - but today I'm heading to San Francisco for the Democratic National Committee summer meeting, where I…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 21, 2019 at 12:31 PM

Campaign Update - 8/21/2019

Friend, I'll be speaking at several events this week - the Iowa AFL-CIO convention today, the Democratic National Committee Summer Meeting on Thursday and Friday, the 2nd Congressional District Democrats' Central Committee meeting on Saturday and the Clay County Democrats Steak Fry on Sunday. I'…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 20, 2019 at 11:46 AM

ADVISORY: watch me speak on Native American issues live at 9.30am Central/10.30am Eastern

ADVISORY I will be speaking at the Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum in Sioux City (Sioux City Orpheum, 528 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51101) on Tuesday, August 20th, at 9.30am Central/10.30am Eastern. You can watch the live stream here. For more information, visit my site (here…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 19, 2019 at 10:30 AM

Campaign Update - 8/19/2019

Friend, We've had a busy few days - and some great press coverage to go with it. Check out this great profile in Quartz (here). We've got lots of events coming up over the coming week - you can see me speak here: Monday, August 19th: I will be speaking to Dickinson County Democrats on Monday, A…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 18, 2019 at 3:16 PM

"Not your average Joe... Meet the intriguing presidential candidate"

  Friend, Check out this Quartz profile: “Not your average Joe… Meet the intriguing presidential candidate you haven’t seen on the debate stage." "You may not know Joe Sestak, though he is running for president of the United States. But wherever you’re from in the world, the Democratic candidate…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 17, 2019 at 11:30 AM

Cup of Joe, issue 4 - campaign update

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  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 16, 2019 at 7:41 PM

THEY HEAR MY FOOTSTEPS!

  Friend, Alert: Joe Biden just announced that Bernie Sanders raised a staggering $47.5 million in 2019! They hear my footsteps... since I arrived in Iowa 54 days ago, Joe Biden has dropped 37% in the Iowa polls and Bernie slid 59%... as I’ve gone up 100%+! No wonder they’re panicking! At this r…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM

"A maverick"

Friend, There is a reason the latest HarrisX/ScottRasmussen.com poll has us tied for 9th among 24 Presidential candidates after only seven weeks. Contribute Calling me "a maverick,” Vox let me explain: "What this nation most yearns for and most wants is someone who is accountable to them. Not to…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 15, 2019 at 2:01 PM

Moving on up!

Friend, The latest HarrisX/ScottRasmussen.com poll has us tied for 9th among 24 Presidential candidates. Not bad for just seven weeks — but I now need your help to expand the reach of my message of accountability to unite America. Please contribute now: Contribute Thank you so very much. I am mo…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 11, 2019 at 3:21 PM

RE: Two Command Coins... for two exceptional supporters

Friend, Great day yesterday (see video and articles below) at Iowa State Fair and Passport to Victory! My thanks to those who are already working to gather the highest number of $1 contributors so I can reach the 130,000 individual donors I need to qualify me for the Democratic Fall Debate stage.…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 10, 2019 at 2:25 PM

REMINDER: Joe Sestak at the Iowa State Fair (INCLUDING LIVESTREAM, 2.30PM EDT/1.30PM CDT)

JOE ON THE GO A reminder: I'll be speaking at the Des Moines Register Soapbox at 1.30pm Central/2.30pm Eastern on Saturday, August 10th. You can watch my live stream here.  Here is my full schedule for the next few days (following times are all CDT): Saturday, August 10th:  I'll be speaking at…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 10, 2019 at 10:31 AM

Cup of Joe, issue 3 - campaign update

  For any queries, please email my communications team on [email protected].   Paid for by Friends of Joe Sestak Joe SestakP.O Box 17246Alexandria, VA 22302United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.  
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 9, 2019 at 2:11 PM

A busy weekend in Iowa

Friend, All eyes are on the Iowa State Fair - and Team Sestak will be there. I'll be speaking at the Des Moines Register Soapbox at 1.30pm Central/2.30pm Eastern on Saturday, August 10th. You can watch my live stream here. But there's a lot more going on. Here are my events for the next few day…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 8, 2019 at 6:05 PM

Two Command Coins... for two exceptional supporters

Friend, Our national press exposure has risen significantly in the past two weeks (see links below), and our people approach in Iowa has resulted in public polling placing us higher or tied with nearly two thirds of all the Presidential candidates who have been in the race for months to years (l…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 6, 2019 at 2:13 PM

National Review: the "joyful fearlessness" of the "most interesting" candidate

Friend, Check out the National Review's profile today (read here): "Joe Sestak: The Most Interesting Democrat You Forgot Was Running” "There’s a joyful fearlessness in a candidate with nothing to lose." CONTRIBUTE "In a Democratic field with seven senators, three governors, four mayors and fou…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 4, 2019 at 11:54 PM

Achieving greater social and racial justice - and reuniting America (our latest policy paper)

  JOE ON THE ISSUES Achieving greater social and racial justice - and reuniting America Our latest policy paper Our nation mourns after two more tragic incidents of domestic terror. We must, now more than ever, reunite our country.  At an event in Waterloo, Iowa, today, we discussed m…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
August 3, 2019 at 11:52 AM

Cup of Joe, issue 2 - campaign update

  For any queries, please email my communications team on [email protected].   Paid for by Friends of Joe Sestak Joe SestakP.O Box 17246Alexandria, VA 22302United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.  
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 30, 2019 at 2:42 PM

Des Moines Register editorial: The retired Navy admiral and former congressman impresses with experience, smarts and discipline

Friend, The Des Moines Register's editorial board has published an excellent editorial (read here) which I wanted to share with you: Iowa Caucus First Impressions: Joe Sestak's life of public service extends from Navy to Congress to Des Moines' Econo Lodge Editorial: The retired Navy admiral and…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 29, 2019 at 3:08 PM

"The Peculiar, Surprisingly Effective Campaign of Joe Sestak"

Friend, I wanted to share this great article by Pat Rynard of Iowa Starting Line with you (read here) on... The Peculiar, Surprisingly Effective Campaign of Joe Sestak On July 29, 2019 By Pat Rynard - photos by Julie Fleming Retired admiral Joe Sestak’s presidential campaign announcement was no…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 28, 2019 at 6:01 PM

Uniquely Qualified

Friend, Yesterday, in Clive, Iowa, I held the first of a series of events we call "Cup of Joe on the Issues,” talking about Iran and national security. You can watch the recording - which was live streamed on Facebook - here. I talked about why saber-rattling in the Middle East is bringing us c…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 28, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Cup of Joe - an update on the campaign

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  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 27, 2019 at 2:20 PM

Cup of Joe on the Issues - LIVESTREAM on Iran, 9.20am CDT/10.20am EDT

CUP OF JOE ON THE ISSUES LIVESTREAM: "What is going on with Iran: national security and restoring U.S. global leadership" Saturday, July 27th, Clive, Iowa Today at 10.20am EDT, I'll be kicking off the first of a series of our own events: "Cup of Joe on the Issues," starting with a con…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 25, 2019 at 6:17 PM

PUBLIC LINK FOR PLAYBACK - Joe Sestak stream with Des Moines Register editorial board

  CUP OF JOE PLAYBACK: Des Moines Register Editorial Board with Admiral and Presidential Candidate Joe Sestak  PUBLIC PLAYBACK LINK BELOW I wanted to get back in touch to share the playback link with you for my live stream with the Des Moines Register editorial board, chaired by Carol…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 25, 2019 at 2:05 PM

REMINDER: Des Moines Register - Live Stream today, 11am CDT/12pm EDT - Presidential candidate and former Navy Admiral Joe Sestak

Dear all, I just wanted to make sure you'd received this - I'll be speaking to the Des Moines Register's editorial board today at 11am CDT/midday EDT. You can watch the live stream here. Respectfully, Joe Sestak   CUP OF JOE Des Moines Register Editorial Board - Live Stream with Admiral and Pres…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 24, 2019 at 3:01 PM

She gave!

Friend, My mom is 95, and still going strong -- as she signed up her waitress for a contribution! I am asking if you would contribute $.95 ($1 due to minimum allowed), $9.50 or $95 today to assist us as we begin funding our ads on social media to get our message out: accountability to all Americ…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 24, 2019 at 12:42 PM

Cup of Joe on the Issues - "What is going on with Iran: national security and restoring U.S. global leadership" - 9am, July 27th, Clive, Iowa

CUP OF JOE ON THE ISSUES "What is going on with Iran: national security and restoring U.S. global leadership" 9am, Saturday, July 27th, Clive, Iowa I've spoken at events at local Democratic Party groups, chambers of commerce, churches, veterans' groups and other venues across Iowa for…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 23, 2019 at 10:56 PM

Des Moines Register - Live Stream, 11am CDT/12pm EDT - Presidential candidate and former Navy Admiral Joe Sestak

CUP OF JOE Des Moines Register Editorial Board - Live Stream with Admiral and Presidential Candidate Joe Sestak - 11am CDT/12pm EDT, 7/25 I've shaken around 25,000 hands in the four weeks since I've announced. Our campaign has gained attention in the media and in the polls. And now it…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 21, 2019 at 4:43 PM

Iowa poll: thank you!

                    JOE IN THE POLLS   After just a few weeks, I'm tied with Senator Gillibrand, Congressman O'Rourke and Governor Hickenlooper in Iowa. That's all thanks to you.     I entered the Presidential race four weeks ago — announcing late because of my daug…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 21, 2019 at 2:09 PM

One at a Time

            A handshake at a time; an email at a time; one dollar at a time.  Please, Friend, contribute $1 to make the DNC requirement of at least $1 from each of 130,000 unique donors in order to be permitted to mount the fall Democratic Presidential Debate stage. Contribute $1 …
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 20, 2019 at 11:05 PM

Admiral Joe Sestak's opinion piece on Iranian tensions in the Des Moines Register: Militaries can stop a problem, but they won't fix a problem

                    JOE ON THE ISSUES   Admiral Joe Sestak's opinion piece on Iranian tensions in the Des Moines Register: Militaries can stop a problem, but they won't fix a problem     I wanted to share my latest opinion piece with you - where I talk about the Ira…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 20, 2019 at 2:04 PM

Cup of Joe - an update from the campaign trail

            CUP OF JOE – JULY 19, 2019   Three weeks on the campaign trail Talking to people across Iowa – and all around the country   From Des Moines, Iowa   Three weeks ago, I launched my campaign in Waterloo, Iowa. Since then, I’ve shaken over 22,000 hands across the state. I’v…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 17, 2019 at 2:05 PM

"Some ask why ... others ask, why not?"

Friend, A former 3-Star Admiral who commanded an aircraft carrier battle group in war, led the Navy's first strategic anti-terrorism unit, and was President Clinton's Director for Defense Policy. A Democratic Congressman representing an almost 2-to-1 Republican district, re-elected without spend…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 15, 2019 at 1:55 PM

Re: $1 = Debate Stage

Friend, Thank you for the demonstrable response to my request yesterday for $1 from each of our supporters to make the debate stage in September!  I am resending my request to ask everyone to please allow my voice to be present that day, per below: I ask one thing: $1 … solely to get me on Septe…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 14, 2019 at 2:04 PM

$1 = Debate Stage

Friend, I ask one thing: $1 … solely to get me on September’s debate stage. It takes 130,000 individual contributions of $1 each to qualify for this debate. Contribute $1 61,000 of you have contributed to me in the past. And 149,000 of you are past volunteers and supporters of mine. I ask that y…
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
July 7, 2019 at 4:40 PM

Joe running...

Friend, Today is two weeks after my announcement to serve America again, as President. I've lived these weeks in Iowa in order to: shake over 15,000 hands from parades to firework displays; have daily media interviews on Iowan radio, TV and print (also national); and speak at climate change and …
  Joe Sestak · [email protected]
June 30, 2019 at 4:05 PM

Only a week...

Friend, It has been a week since I sought the honor of the Presidency. I meant what I wrote then: What Americans most want today is someone who is accountable to them, above self, above party, above any special interest … a President who has the depth of global experience to restore America’s le…