IMMEDIATE RELEASE: IREY TO SEEK PENNSYLVANIA'S 12th CONGRESSIONAL SEAT (Murtha's)

Diana Irey for Congress Campaign | 3-22-06 | Diana Irey for Congress Campaign

[smoothsailing]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday,March 22,2006

IREY TO SEEK PENNSYLVANIA'S 12th CONGRESSIONAL SEAT

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!

[smoothsailing]

Do you live in her district?

[petercooper]

Diana Irey

[petercooper]

http://www.irey.com/

[Grendel9]

Thanks for the invitation...
I voted in the primaries here
in ILlinois yesterday! <>g<>

[UpInArms]

Dang! Not another bright attractive conservative.

[Marine_Uncle]

Will be interesting to see how many folks have taken note to his less then honorable support of the war effort. But it may be a hard sell, with so much discontent with this administration, due to the L/MSM machine. I do hope she can at least do well in voter's eyes. Time will tell the outcome.

[mwl1]

You cannot compare the districts you suggest. Ron Paul's district is distinctly libertarian, and he further has not gone on nationwide TV to argue for surrender and to bash our military.

This Pennsylvania district is rural and fairly conservative. My original point is that it is not an inner city, Democratic/minority district. It is a hawkish, swing district.

Win or lose, we tie Murtha down. Watch for him to shrink from nationwide public view in a hurry.

[smoothsailing]

The site is up and both the email and contribute functions are operational.The rest of the site will be ready in a few days.

You can go here and click contribute for the encrypted page.At least it worked for me! :-)

[StarCMC]

YIPPEE!!!!!!

[SoothingDave]

This Pennsylvania district is rural and fairly conservative. My original point is that it is not an inner city, Democratic/minority district. It is a hawkish, swing district.

How do you figure it's a "swing" district when Murtha has occupied the seat for my entire adult life?

Murtha brings back too much DoD bacon and holds too much clout. He's not going anywhere. This is a futile effort.

SD

[smoothsailing]

Time will tell the outcome.

True.I'm of the belief that the time between now and November will work in Diana's favor.I expect that to be true of Republicans in general.What's that they say,"there's a lot of shoes left to drop".

[smoothsailing]

From your keyboard to God's ears!

[smoothsailing]

Do you live in the district?

[SoothingDave]

I'm next door in Murphy's district. You're not going to get the people in Johnstown, who see the results of Murtha's influence every day, to vote him out. Not going to happen. It would be nice if it were possible, but it isn't.

SD

[jazusamo]

Thanks for the ping. Read the thread earlier this morning. I'm very happy she's in the race. I've been on the President's speech thread and there was talk of Irey on it. She'll get some support nation wide, I believe. There's a lot of people that want to see Murtha get his walking papers.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

IMPORTANT PING!

[stevio]

Ooo. Easy on the eyes too.

[Marine_Uncle]

"...What's that they say,"there's a lot of shoes left to drop"."
ha ha. Never heard that one. Let us hope she can effectively get her message out, with favorable response from the voters.

[txhurl]

Excellent - bttt.

[smoothsailing]

Too bad you see it that way, but I suspect there will be others who share your pessimism.She'll have plenty of support, so unlike you, I'm not prepared to write her off on the day she announces.