Joe Sestak: "I Stood Up to My Party"
It was only a few weeks ago when Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter was ahead of Rep. Joe Sestak by a margin of 20 points for Pennsylvania's Democratic Senate Primary. How much a few good campaign ads and a tidal wave of anti-incumbent sentiment change turn things around.
On Wednesday's "Washington Unplugged," Sestak talked about his victory over Specter with Bill Plante . He said Washington needs to work for the people and not the other way around.
"The career politicians down in Washington don't want to be held accountable. They've lost the trust and the faith of the voters and I think that's what you saw last night, at least in Pennsylvania," he said.
Sestak now advances to the next round, but how will his "outsider" status affect him within the Democratic establishment, most of whom supported Specter, including Gov. Ed Rendell and the White House?
Watch Wednesday's "Washington Unplugged" above, which also features Oscar nominated actor Don Cheadle and his efforts on Capitol Hill to promote the protection of ecosystems and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) on his "YouCut " program where people can take part in House Republicans' efforts to cut government spending.
Results:
Roundup: All Winners and Losers
Specter Falls in Pa. Dem Primary to Joe Sestak
Rand Paul Wins Kentucky GOP Primary
Blanche Lincoln, Bill Halter Headed for Run-Off
Dem Wins Special Election for Murtha's Seat
Analysis:
The Surprises From Tuesday's Primaries
Specter's Loss Goes Beyond Anti-Incumbent Mood
Where do Tuesday's Winners Go from Here?
Who Had the Better Spin?
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