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Press Release Published: May 18, 2010

President Obama Calls to Congratulate Sestak – Wonder If That Job Offer Still Stands?

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and Member of the House Judiciary Committee, 5/19/10:

“Could the reason why Congressman Joe Sestak refuses to name names is because the very people who tried to bribe him are now his benefactors?  For months, Sestak has repeatedly said without equivocation that the White House illegally offered him a federal job in exchange for dropping out of the race.  Was Joe Sestak embellishing what really happened or does he have first-hand knowledge of the White House breaking the law?  If what he said is the truth, Joe Sestak has a moral imperative to come forward and expose who within the Obama Administration tried to bribe him.”

Rep. Joe Sestak Tells the Story in His Own Words on February 18th:

Q.  “Were you ever offered a federal job to get out of this race?”
A.  “Yes,”

Q.  “Was it the Navy secretary?”
A.  “No comment…I would never get out for a deal. I’m in this for the Democratic principles.”

Q.  “OK, but was there a job offered you by the White House?”
A.  “Yes.”

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