U.S. Senate Democratic Candidates’ Forum: Foreign Policy and the Role of U.S. Senators
Incumbent Junior United States Senator for Pennsylvania Pat Toomey is seeking reelection. In November’s General Election, he will face a Democratic challenger. Seeking to opportunity to oppose Toomey in the fall, Mayor of Braddock, Pa. John Fetterman and former U.S. Navy three-star Admiral Joe Sestak are amongst the four challengers. Fetterman and Sestak will discuss their foreign policy plans in a forum moderated by JES Program Director Ben Speggen.
Born and raised in Delaware County Pa., former three-star Admiral Sestak served in the Navy for 31 years. He served as a Congressman for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District from 2007-2011. As a Congressman, Admiral Sestak served on both the Armed Services and Education & Labor Committees, and was Vice Chairman of the Small Business Committee. He led a series of operational commands at sea, including Commander of an aircraft carrier battle group of 30 U.S. and allied ships with more than 15,000 sailors and 100 aircraft that conducted operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University.
