News in brief from the campaign trail (Diana Irey Raised $230,000 in Last Qtr)

AP/Centre Daily ^ | 7/13/06 | Kimberly Hefling

[Coop]

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Rep. John Murtha's Republican opponent raised thousands of dollars online in June, but still significantly trailed the 10-term incumbent in fundraising.

Murtha, a decorated Vietnam War veteran from western Pennsylvania who has become the face of the movement opposing the Iraq war, raised $621,367 in the quarter that ended June 30, according to his Federal Election Commission filing.

His opponent, Washington County commissioner Diana Irey, raised $229,846, according to her campaign.

Murtha has $1.6 million in cash, while Irey has $159,138 in cash.

Irey, who has criticized Murtha's stance on the Iraq war, raised more than $117,000 in cash online in June, said Bill Pascoe, a campaign spokesman.

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Almost a quarter million grass-root dollars over the course of maybe six weeks. Tell me Diana Irey hasn't tapped into some significant anti-Murtha sentiment.

[girlangler]

That's great Coop. I'll send another small donation today.

I am still planning on freeping Murtha Aug. 12 here in Tennessee. I kinda dropped the ball the past few days because I had some deadlines to deal with, plus I can't stay off the threads about Israel/Lebanon.

I'll get back on the freep planning tonight (and I'll keep you informed). I've heard from a few Tennessee freepers who want to attend.

[jazusamo]

Thank you girlangler for what you and others are doing for Diana Irey in Tennessee. :-)

The bad thing is that it must be cutting into your fishin. :-(

[Coop]

Thanks much for supporting ms. Irey. I look forward to hearing of your confrontation with Jackass Murtha. Hope you met your deadline! :-)

[Just A Nobody]

You put your money to good use. Thanks!

[Just A Nobody]

PLEASE!!! I'm BEGGING you.....do not use those two words together. (no need to say which 2 words...I'm sure you know.;*))

[Just A Nobody]

Tell me Diana Irey hasn't tapped into some significant anti-Murtha sentiment.

Ohhhh yeah she has!

[Coop]

BTTT

[freema]

And from ALL FIFTY STATES!!!!!!

[Coop]

And from troops deployed in Iraq!

[Interesting Times]

Excellent news. And the veterans effort against Murtha is still gearing up.

It's time to show the leftists that smearing the troops is no longer a cost-free form of entertainment. Knocking Murtha out of Congress would do more to accomplish that than anything else I can think of this election cycle.

[Coop]

I agree with you completely. Speaking of the veterans' efforts, now's a good time to plug Boot Murtha and Vets4Irey

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You were speaking of grass-roots activism on another thread. I thought this thread was a perfect example of that!

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