Posted on 03/22/2006 9:26:23 AM PST by smoothsailing
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday,March 22,2006
Washington, PA Today Washington County Commisioner Diana Irey announced her bid to become the next Congreswoman from Pennsylvania's 12th District. In front of a crowd of supporters , and with her family by her side, Irey outlined her reasons for challenging her opponent in this race."For decades, western Pennsylvania looked to John Murtha to stand up for our values. But as the years have drifted by, John Murtha has drifted further and further from the ideals that made this country great. He has become part of the problem in Washington. I don't believe we are receiving the representation in Congress we deserve and the time fo change is now."
Additionally, Irey discussed her proven track record during her tenure as a Washington County Commissioner."There, I have been successful in delivering seven consecutive balanced budgets without one tax increase, Irey stated. She also touted her efforts to enhance economic development in the region by working to create thousands of jobs for area residents.
Commissioner Irey also commented on her greatest accomplishment, the raising of three children with her husband, ages 16,15, and 12. "They are the reason I'm running. I can't sit quietly by while the special interests in Washington, D.C. continue to spend away our children's future."
Diana Irey has spent the last decade in public service as a Washington Conty Commissioner, and she is now running to bring her vision of government responsibility, lower taxes, and family values to the United States Congress as the Representative of the 12th Diistrict.
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That's the official press release.The announcement took place at 10:30AM EST in Washington,Pennsyvania.A very enthusiastic crowd was on hand, I'd estimate over a hundred people not counting the media.TV, radio and print reporters were there as well.As soon as I have a chance I will post Diana's complete remarks.From Washington she left for Johnston,Pa.She will be making stops at various towns today and tomorrow to announce her candidacy.
I wanted all freepers to know aboutthis as soon as possible.
The above press release doesn't reflect the warm reception her remarks received and leaves out some of her best lines.
I'll paraphrase until I can post a transcript but I liked this: "John Murtha has called for a withdrawal from the war on terror", and said that's not the message the people of southwest Pennsylvania want to send.
There's more, but I want to get this posted.
If anyone wants to help out,go to irey.com, get on her email list and contribute on-line there as well.
FRegards to all!
Bump for kicking Muttering Murtha to the curb...
I live in Virginia, but was born and raised in Pennsylvania.
"Defeat Murtha!" bump
I hope that Irey defeats Murtha. Murtha belongs in an insane asylum (or jail) if they will take him.
She can do it, but she'll need our help. Whether that's sending some money, sending her URL and info to friends in/near Pennsylvania, or simply bumping the thread as you did - we all need to take a stand for her and against Murtha.
"Defeat Murtha!" bump
The other day I talked to some folks in Donora, PA, about Murtha. One was not sure which congressional district he is in, but there seems to be some sentiment there to throw him out. Murtha is an embarrassment to people who support our armed forces. Parts of his district are surely dominated by Democrats, many of whom are my relatives! I get a lot of blank stares when I express my conservative principles. They just do not know any better than Democrat good, Republican bad.
Anyone but Murtha! There is something mentally wrong with Murtha.
Please work on your relatives. Send them the link to Diana Irey's website.
All right, I will do that for those who have computers and Internet access. I will talk to the others between now and November. We are talking about friends and relatives in Donora, Charleroi, Monongahela, Monessen, and Belle Vernon.
Would you like to be included on the Irey/Murtha ping list?
How is her last name pronounced?
Eye-ree.
Thanks a million, Coop!
Bumping, since there are a lot of FReepers that still aren't aware of her campaign. Perhaps Murtha's latest verbal vomit about Abu Ghraib on Memorial Day weekend will make 'em take notice.
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