Former US astronaut to run for Congress

Author: 
Associated Press
Publication Date: 
Wed, 2011-10-12 02:08

The self-described moderate Democrat was encouraged to run by President Barack Obama and announced his campaign Tuesday. He has never held office.
The 41-year-old Hernandez worked aboard the International Space Station. He later spent a year at NASA headquarters working with members of Congress on space policy issues and became interested in politics.

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