Sestak reaches out to Boeing, Firefighters

Two groups that backed Curt Weldon to the hilt got a greeting from Congressman-Elect Joe Sestak. According to Bill Bender of the Delco Times, Boeing, Delco’s firefighters have a friend in Joe Sestak

Bender reports that Sestak called United Aerospace Workers Local 1069 President John DeFrancisco and described his role in buying the V-22 in his Navy position, where

he oversaw $67 billion a year in spending, deciding which ships, aircraft and other instruments of warfare are the most cost-efficient and effective. Boeing’s hybrid helicopter was one of them. "The V-22 is an absolute military necessity," he said.

That’s what Local 1069 President John DeFrancisco wants to hear. About 800 union jobs are tied to the helicopter at the Ridley plant, where there are between 4,800 and 4,900 employees overall.

Turns out Sestak also was trained as a firefighter in the Navy. From the Times: "I know how important first response is," Sestak said. "I intend to give first responders here and the volunteer firefighters absolutely full support."

Hey Weldon supporters at Boeing and fire houses across the district, maybe our guy ain't so bad! Give him a chance...