I'm pretty sure the libs thought Murtha was in a "safe" district so they could let him mouth off and be an A$$ and nothing would happen.
If I were Murtha right now, I'd be feeling like Wile E. Coyote when he finds out he has walked off the cliff but, somehow, hasn't fallen yet.
*Occasionally he even has time to hold up a little "oops" sign.
:-) Thanks, but I'm just a distant observer as well, in northern Virginia. However, her campaign was kind enough to road trip into my neck of the woods, so I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I am impressed with Ms. Irey, but admittedly don't know that much about her. However, I am irate with Murtha's embarassing conduct and betrayal of the very Marine flag he often drapes over his shoulders (figuratively speaking). So I am channeling my anger at that EX-Marine into support for his worthy and feisty opponent.
Cute analogy. :-) However, Murtha still has a daunting lead in money raised and cash on hand. Diana Irey doesn't need to catch him, but she does need more money. If she scores an interview or two on Rush, Hannity, Brit Hume, whatever, the gap could IMHO close substantially.
And the funds they've raised over the past week, thanks to Murtha's verbal vomit and places like Free Republic, have been significant.