Personal: Husband Barry Dennis is an investment counselor; two children: Jackson Sierra, 19, a Stanford University student, and Stephanie Sierra, 13. Political career: Democrat; San Mateo County ...

Jackie Speier said an “old-fashioned” chat ... were “gentle but persuasive” in knocking down the pros that she and her husband, Barry Dennis, had compiled. Speier had acknowledged last ...

Speier's daughter Stephanie Dennis holds the bible at center. (AP Photo/Brendan Hoffman)Brendan Hoffman Jackie Speier, right, leaves with her husband, Barry Dennis, left, after voting in a special ...