Posted on 06/09/2006 2:02:37 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Murtha will run for House leadership if Dems win this fall
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Rep. John Murtha, an outspoken opponent of the war in Iraq, announced Friday that he would run for majority leader if the Democrats take over the House in the fall elections.
"If we prevail as I hope and know we will, and return to the majority this next Congress, I have decided to run for the open seat of the majority leader," Murtha said in a letter to his Democratic colleagues.
"I would appreciate your consideration and vote and look forward to speaking to you personally about my decision."
Murtha's spokeswoman, Cindy Abram, provided a copy of the letter to CNN.
There was no immediate comment on Murtha's announcement from the current minority leader, Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California.
If the Democrats take control of the House in November, Pelosi likely would become speaker, leaving the majority leader position open.
Current minority whip Steny Hoyer of Maryland said Friday that he too intends to seek the leadership job should the Democrats win control of the House.
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Tip for Democrats: Just don't question his patriotism!
There are two problems with this news flash. One, the Dems ain't winning the HOuse. Two, Murtha ain't winning re-election!
Just what we need -- an anti-military, anti-American Pinko in that seat...what planet did these scum come from anyway?? Most likely Ur-anus.
ZARQAWI CAUGHT!! NO!! LOOK AT ME!! LOOK AT ME!!
If.
shouldn't this thread be labeled [Al Murthawi Alert!]?
I think "Stretch" Pelosi will have to put a contract out on Murtha now.
I thought this was from The Onion...
Is sanity in bounds?
The GOP fundraising campaign continues unabated.
Oh my.... so that he could get Bush and Cheney impeached and become President of the USA????? I think I would then have to immigrate to another country.
I have sent money to his opponent, Diane Irey, and will be glad to send more just to put this raving old fool out to pasture.
and why does Murthawi want the post only if majority? hy not Minority leader if they lose?
I hope that Haditha turns out to be a MSM hoax like I heard it might be. Then Murtha will be free to run for dog catcher in Tehran after he loses in November.
I wouldn't recommend that he change his business cards anytime soon.
We are blessed by the stupidity of our political opponents.
If the Dems won, Pelosi would most likely be speaker.
Murtha wants to be majority leader.
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