Report from the Democratic Convention

Over two hundred committee people and many additional guests attended last week's Delaware County Democratic Party Annual Nominating and Endorsement Convention at Paxon Hollow Country Club in Marple Township.

A life-long Pennsylvanian, Dan Onorato was raised in a working class neighborhood on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Dan’s father worked as a mechanic at the Allis-Chalmers factory, and his mother taught at the local elementary school. Dan was raised to believe that family and faith are always most important, and that when times are tough, everyone must pitch in.

Tina Johnson was born in Chester raised by a single mother and became one of the first in her family to attend university. She worked her way through college with loans and full-time jobs. During this time she worked and volunteered in inner-city Memphis, Tennessee, Salt Lake City, Utah and the Highlands of Guatemala, where she worked with under-resourced communities. Her passion for equal educational opportunity and economic development to improve lives drives her to do right by the people she serves.

Joe Sestak was elected to Congress in 2006 to represent the 7th Congressional District where he was born and raised. During a distinguished 31-year career in the United States Navy, Joe attained the rank of 3-star Admiral and served in the White House, Pentagon, and in operational commands at sea. He is the senior military veteran, and the highest-ranking former military officer ever elected to either branch of Congress. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and later earned a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University.

Bryan Lentz is a former Airborne Ranger, prosecutor, Iraq War veteran and legislator with the experience, leadership and integrity to fight for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. He served our country with distinction in the 82nd Airborne Division and among his official commendations is the War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Bronze Star for Service.

Joe Hoeffel is proud of his thirty-year record of progressive politics, effective and pragmatic leadership, and fiscal responsibility on behalf of his constituents, having represented the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a State Representative, a U.S. Congressman, and a Montgomery County Commissioner.

Joe is a lifelong resident of Abington, Pennsylvania in Montgomery County. Growing up, his parents instilled in him the values of personal integrity and social responsibility. Joe graduated from Boston University and served as an US Army Reservist during and after college.